26.2.1 - Typical Infiltration Curve
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What does the infiltration rate refer to?
💡 Hint: It is often measured in mm/hr or cm/hr.
What happens to the infiltration rate over time?
💡 Hint: Think about soil saturation.
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What typically happens to the infiltration rate after water is applied to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how a sponge absorbs water.
True or False: The steady-state infiltration means that water continues to infiltrate indefinitely at the same rate.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the limitations of soil moisture.
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Design an irrigation system for a small farm using infiltration curves. What factors will you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about how different soils behave with water.
How would excessive rainfall affect the infiltration curve in an urbanized area with many impervious surfaces?
💡 Hint: Consider how urban environments differ from rural in handling rainwater.
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