1. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations There are 5 multiple choice questions in this exercise. Answer by clicking on one of the red letters (A, B, C, Or D). You will get a feedback to your response. Click on the button for the question Continue

2. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations 1. The optimum temperature for sowing of most of the crops AA. below 3.5 0 C (38 0 F) BB. above 4.5 0 C (40 0 F) CC. about 35 0 C (95 0 F) DD. above 35 0 C (95 0 F)

3. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations 2. The ideal wind speed for spraying pesticides AA. 8 kmph BB. 15 kmph CC. 20 kmph DD. I am not sure

4. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations 3. Fertilizer application should be done A. before forecasted rainA BB. after receipt of heavy rain CC. at the right stage of crop after receipt of soaking rain DD. at the right stage of crop even in the absence of rain

5. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations 4. The right practice to irrigate a crop A. when a field is at <50% of Field Capacity (FC)A BB. when a field is at >70% of FC CC. after 3 days of rain DD. when the temperature is above 38 0 C

6. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations 5. The right practice to spray a crop A. Expecting a rainA BB. Immediately after rain ceases CC. No rain for 6 hours after the spray DD. I am not sure

7. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations Thank you for completing this exercise. To review this Course, you may select any Module from Course contents.

8. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations Your answer not correct. High temperature of 35 0 C may not be conducive for germination of cool crops. Similarly 3.5 0 C affects germination of tropical crops like sorghum, pearl millet etc. The correct answer is: The optimum temperature for sowing of most of the crops need to be more than 4.5 0 C. Continue

9. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations You are right. The optimum temperature for sowing of most of the crops need to be more than 4.5 0 C. Continue

10. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations Your are right. The ideal wind speed for spraying pesticides is 8 kmph. Continue

11. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations Your answer is not correct. The correct answer is: The ideal wind speed for spraying pesticides is 8 kmph. Continue

12. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations If you are not sure, here is the answer: The ideal wind speed for spraying pesticides is 8 kmph. Continue

13. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations You are right. It is a good practice to apply fertilizer at the right stage of the crop but after a soaking rain when the soil has enough moisture for the application. Continue

14. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations No please. Any heavy rainfall immediately after fertilizer application leads to washing of fertilizer and/or result in seepage losses. The correct answer is: It is a good practice to apply fertilizer at the right stage of the crop but after a soaking rain when the soil has enough moisture for the application. Continue

15. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations No please. It is good to apply at the right stage of the crop provided the soil has enough moisture. The correct answer is: It is a good practice to apply fertilizer at the right stage of the crop but after a soaking rain when the soil has enough moisture for the application. Continue

16. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations You are right. It is a good practice to irrigate when a field is at <50% Field Capacity. Continue

17. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations No please. If the field is at >70% of FC, one can delay irrigation. The correct answer is: It is a good practice to irrigate when a field is at <50% Field Capacity. Continue

18. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations No please. The field need to be irrigated depending on the soil moisture in the field. The correct answer is: It is a good practice to irrigate when a field is at <50% Field Capacity. Continue

19. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations You are right. Any rainfall before 6 hours of spraying or soil application may result in dilution or washing away of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Continue

20. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations No please. The correct answer is: Any rainfall before 6 hours of spraying or soil application may result in dilution or washing away of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Continue

21. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Course on Crop-Weather Relationships Module VII: Interpretation of weather for farm operations If you are not sure, here is the answer: Any rainfall before 6 hours of spraying or soil application may result in dilution or washing away of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Continue