ABE 1: IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE

Name: Yr. & Sec: 1-AT-2 Date:11/10/29

Research Work No. 5

DRAINAGE SYSTEM
1. Define drainage system.

A drainage system can be defined as the pattern formed by the rivers,

streams and lakes in a particular drainage basin. They are governed by
the topography of the land, whether a particular region is governed by hard or
soft rocks, and the slope of the land.

Drainage systems, also known as river systems, are the patterns formed by
the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin. They are
governed by the topography of the land, whether a particular region is
dominated by hard or soft rocks, and the gradient of the land

2. Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of a drainage system.

Advantages of drainage system

● Prevents Water Accumulation. Too much accumulated water on your lawn
can lead to flooding which can in turn kill your plants. ...
● Reduces Soil Erosion. Stagnant water can make soil muddy which will cause
it to erode. ...
● Removes Toxic Materials. When the conditions permit, flash flooding can
occur.
Drainage ensures that the soil is properly aerated. If you have excess or
standing water it can choke your crops. Drainage reduces soil and nutrient
loss from runoff and can help avoid soil erosion. Drainage on hill slopes helps
to reduce the risk of soil slippage.

The main disadvantage of a drainage system can be the accelerated

leaching out of nitrogen and other salts, causing eutrophysation or the
increase of the salt content of streams and rivers. Usually, the disadvantages
can be avoided by using proper irrigation methods and keeping the irrigation
water standards.

3. What are the importance and application of drainage system?

The importance of Drainage system is to ensures that the soil is properly

aerated. If you have excess or standing water it can choke your crops.
Drainage reduces soil and nutrient loss from runoff and can help avoid soil
erosion. And also Drainage ensures that the soil is properly aerated. If you
have excess or standing water it can choke your crops. Drainage reduces soil
and nutrient loss from runoff and can help avoid soil erosion. Drainage on hill
slopes helps to reduce the risk of soil slippage.