Irrigation
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Example:
Imagine trying to keep your smartphone charged throughout the day without any access to a power outlet. Just as you need to find creative ways to keep your phone powered, perhaps by using a portable charger, farmers must ensure their crops receive a steady supply of water, even when rainfall is insufficient. In this analogy, the crops are like your phone that needs energy to function, and irrigation is akin to the portable charger that provides the necessary resources when natural sources (like rainfall or electricity from an outlet) are unavailable.
Practice Version
Irrigation: The process of supplying water to land to grow crops. Irrigation is the method of providing water to plants to help them grow when rainfall is insufficient.