Question

What is the difference between sprinkler system and drip irrigation ?

Answer 1

Drip irrigation

Drip irrigation is a process in which the distributing pipe has holes to supply water drop by drop just above the roots of each plant.

Sprinkler irrigation

Sprinkler irrigation is a process in which a nozzle is attached in the pipe to spread water showers over an area.

Drip irrigation	Sprinkler irrigation
1. Drip irrigation distributes water at your given desirable place drop by drop just above the roots of each plant.	1. Sprinkler irrigation moves round in circles or in a same path. Sprinkler irrigation is a process in which a nozzle is attached in the pipe to spread water showers over an area.
2. Drip irrigation prevents water loss as water is provided drop by drop just at the point where plant is present.	2. Sprinkler irrigation may have a higher loss of water compared to drip system.
3. Drip irrigation waters the plant throughout the day by supplying less water at regular intervals.	3. Sprinkler irrigation supplies water once or twice a day but supply a huge volume at a time.