The ratio of the quantity of water stored in the root zone of the crops to the quantity of water actually delivered in the field is known as
A)water conveyance efficiency
B)water application efficiency
C)water use efficiency
D)none of the above

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Water application efficiency refers to the effectiveness with which water applied to a field is actually used for the intended purpose, in this case, being stored in the root zone of crops. This contrasts with conveyance efficiency, which relates to the efficiency of water delivery systems in getting water to the field, and water use efficiency, which generally refers to the productivity of water in generating crop yield.

The Ratio of the Quantity of Water Stored in the Root