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Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of using tank irrigation.
Topic: Tank irrigation
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Advantage: a tank is cheap to build and stores monsoon run-off for use in the dry months. Disadvantage: many tanks dry up in summer just when water is needed most (and they silt up over time).
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