27.10 - Limitations and Challenges in Infiltration Measurement
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Practice Questions
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What does spatial variability mean in the context of soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how different soil types can affect water absorption.
Explain why replicating natural conditions can be challenging when measuring infiltration.
💡 Hint: Consider factors that change frequently in the environment.
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What is the primary challenge with measuring infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about how different soils can behave quite differently.
True or False: It is always possible to replicate natural conditions in field experiments.
💡 Hint: Consider why environmental changes might affect experiments.
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You have different soil types in your study area (sandy, clayey, loamy). Discuss how you would approach measuring infiltration in each type, considering the spatial variability.
💡 Hint: Consider how different soils affect infiltration rates.
Given the uncertainty in parameter estimation, outline a plan on how to calibrate your infiltration model over time.
💡 Hint: Think about how data collection influences model accuracy.
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