30.5 - Measurement of Infiltration Capacity
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What is an infiltrometer?
💡 Hint: Think of it like a speedometer for soil.
Name one method of measuring soil moisture.
💡 Hint: Both methods involve measuring water tension or content.
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What is the primary purpose of an infiltrometer?
💡 Hint: Think about what this tool is used for in studies.
True or False: A single ring infiltrometer is the most accurate method for measuring infiltration rates.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of both types of infiltrometers.
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Design an experiment using a double ring infiltrometer to compare infiltration rates between sandy and clay soils. What factors will you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about how each soil type behaves and what environmental factors may influence results.
Evaluate the impact of seasonal changes on infiltration capacity using TDR measurements. How would you approach this research?
💡 Hint: Consider how weather conditions may cause variations in soil properties.
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