30.2 - Factors Affecting Infiltration Capacity
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Practice Questions
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What type of soil generally has a higher infiltration capacity?
💡 Hint: Think about the size of the soil particles.
Does vegetation improve or decrease infiltration?
💡 Hint: What happens when water hits grass or trees?
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Which soil type has the highest infiltration capacity?
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of different soil types.
True or False: Denser vegetation decreases infiltration.
💡 Hint: Think about how plants function during rainfall.
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Consider a city planning to manage stormwater runoff. What strategies could be implemented to increase infiltration in urban areas?
💡 Hint: Think of how natural areas are different from urbanized areas.
You observe that a field with clayey soil is not absorbing water efficiently after a rainstorm. Suggest an intervention that could improve infiltration.
💡 Hint: Consider the methods farmers use to improve soil health.
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