26.4.1(a) - Double Ring Infiltrometer
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What is the purpose of using a Double Ring Infiltrometer?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure water movement in soils.
Name one benefit of using concentric rings in the Double Ring Infiltrometer.
💡 Hint: Consider why lateral flow could lead to inaccuracies.
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What is the main purpose of the Double Ring Infiltrometer?
💡 Hint: Think about its relation to soil and water interaction.
True or False: The outer ring of the Double Ring Infiltrometer is used to control the water level in the inner ring.
💡 Hint: Consider the design and function of both rings.
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Calculate the infiltration rate if you started with a water level of 30 cm in the inner ring and after 1 hour, it dropped to 15 cm. What is the rate of infiltration in cm/hr?
💡 Hint: Think about the change in water level over time.
Discuss the potential impacts of an inaccurate infiltration measurement in agricultural planning and soil conservation efforts.
💡 Hint: What happens if farmers misjudge how much water their soil can absorb?
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