How Much Have You Learned? Self Check 1.1 TRUE OR FALSE 1. Slopes to the south-wost are proferred for maximum sunlight, warmth and protection from 2. To prevent soll erosion and the silting of waterways, do not grow vegetables on slopes greater than 7" 3. Screening of the property, ospecially with trees, prevents many complaints about farm activities, 4. Windbreaks also prevent drift and movement of sprays, dust, pests, and noise to adjoining areas. 5. Poor water quality increases the growth and yield of crops. 6. Using poor quality water can damage both the physical and chemical properties of the soil. 7. Avoid high-volume sprinkler and flood irrigation in areas of high soil and/or water salinity or where the water table is rising. 8. A whole farm plan considers the farm's physical, financial and human/personal resources for both now and the future. 9. Water management strategies require pre-cropping assessment 10. Inadequately designed water supplies will enhance crop production and profitability.​