Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(i) Modern means of irrigation are gaining popularity.

(ii) Sprinkler irrigation helps in conserving water.

(iii) Spray irrigation is quite expensive.

(i) Modern means of irrigation are gaining popularity because of the following reasons-

1. No loss of water due to seepage or evaporation
2. Conserve water
3. Prevent soil erosion
4. Suitable for areas where the rainfall is low
5. High efficiency

(ii) Sprinkler irrigation helps in conserving water as water is sprayed directly to the required plants so there is no loss of water through seepage or evaporation.

(iii) Spray irrigation is quite expensive because it requires complex machinery.