27.4 - Measurement of Infiltration
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What is the function of an infiltrometer?
💡 Hint: Think about what instruments do in terms of measurement.
Name one type of infiltrometer.
💡 Hint: Recall the instruments we discussed.
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What is the primary function of an infiltrometer?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of measuring water movement into soil.
True or False: A double ring infiltrometer is more accurate than a single ring infiltrometer.
💡 Hint: Consider the design differences of the two instruments.
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If a rainfall simulator indicates that 70% of water applied is absorbed by the soil in an experimental setup, what could be the implications for agricultural practices in the region?
💡 Hint: Think about how infiltration affects crop watering needs.
Discuss how using both a lysimeter and a double ring infiltrometer could provide complementary data when studying infiltration. What might each method reveal that the other cannot?
💡 Hint: Consider how direct and indirect methods work together.
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