26.3.5 - Land Use and Land Management
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Practice Questions
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What is an impervious surface? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think of surfaces that water can't soak into.
Name one agricultural practice that can improve soil infiltration.
💡 Hint: Consider practices involving organic material.
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What effect does urbanization generally have on water infiltration?
💡 Hint: Recall how urban materials differ from rural ones.
True or False: Mulching can enhance soil structure and increase infiltration.
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of adding layers to soil.
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Design a small urban park intended to enhance water infiltration. Outline the key features and justify how each feature contributes to infiltration.
💡 Hint: Think about what materials and plants can help water seep into the ground.
Analyze the impact of different tillage methods on infiltration in soils with varying textures (sandy vs clayey). Discuss potential advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Consider how soil texture can change the effectiveness of tillage practices.
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