30.1 - Infiltration: Definition and Importance
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Practice Questions
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Define infiltration.
💡 Hint: Remember it's the movement of water into the soil.
What is infiltration capacity?
💡 Hint: Think about the limits of soil absorption.
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What is the movement of water into the soil called?
💡 Hint: Think about how water enters the ground.
True or False: Infiltration capacity can increase with more vegetation.
💡 Hint: Consider how plants affect soil characteristics.
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How would you design an urban area to maximize infiltration and minimize flooding? Discuss the materials and layout you would choose.
💡 Hint: Think about how water should flow in an urban layout.
Describe a scenario where poor infiltration could lead to agricultural challenges. What are the potential consequences?
💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of water supply on crops in a dry climate.
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