FNGLA Irrigation Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

On average how much rainfall does Florida receive annually? - 50-60 inches What is the most overlooked and important part of a landscape? - Irrigation What is the definition of Irrigation - the application of supplemental water to a soil for the purpose of supplying the appropriate moisture for plant growth What is Irrigation Management? - knowing when and how much to irrigate. What should an irrigation schedule take into account? - plant water requirements, recent rainfall, recent temperature and soil moisture Irrigation is defined as the application of supplemental water to the soil for the purpose of supplying the appropriate moisture for plant growth?(T/F) - True Irrigation systems operate most efficiently if they don't wet the foliage of plants?(T/F) - True Irrigation system design and installation is not a licensed profession?(T/F) - False Water permitting is conducted by the Department of Agriculture?(T/F) - False - Florida's five water management districts, Florida Department of Health, Florida DEP and local governments will require permits. Rain shut-off devices are required by law?(T/F) - True, as are water backflow valves When watering plants, the correct amount of water to apply is? - Enough to moisten the soil the penetrate the average depth of the root system OR the bottom of the container in containers. In general, no more than 1/2 to 3/4 of water should be applied for a single irrigation event