30 - Classification of Infiltration Capacities
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What is infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants get water.
Name two types of soils with high infiltration capacity.
💡 Hint: Look at the texture of the soil.
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What is the primary factor affecting infiltration in sandy soils?
💡 Hint: Think of a sponge and how easily water moves through it.
True or False: Saturated soils have a higher infiltration capacity than dry soils.
💡 Hint: Consider how a wet sponge behaves.
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Given a scenario where urbanization leads to increased flooding in a city, analyze how changes in infiltration capacity can affect flood management strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider how different surfaces interact with water.
Create a plan for a community to enhance groundwater recharge based on infiltration capacities of local soils.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can change the landscape to improve water absorption.
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