The horizontal flow of water in irrigation channel or canal leading to water loss is called as:_________?
Correct answer: C. Seepage
- A. Infiltration
- B. Percolation
- C. Seepage
- D. All of these
Explanation
Seepage is the lateral or horizontal movement of water through the sides and bed of an irrigation channel or canal, causing conveyance loss. Infiltration and percolation mainly describe water entering and moving downward through soil.
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