28.5 - Analysis of Infiltration Data
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Practice Questions
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What does cumulative infiltration represent?
💡 Hint: Think about it as the total water absorbed.
Name one empirical formula used in infiltration data analysis.
💡 Hint: It relates to how the infiltration rate changes over time.
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What is the main purpose of plotting infiltration rate vs time?
💡 Hint: Consider why we track absorption over time.
Horton’s equation is primarily used to describe...
💡 Hint: Focus on its purpose in analyzing infiltration.
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Given a dataset of infiltration rates over time, describe how you would determine the steady-state infiltration rate and its implications for groundwater recharge.
💡 Hint: Focus on identifying trends in the plotted data.
A soil sample shows high initial infiltration rates that quickly decline. Discuss how this behavior impacts irrigation planning for crops.
💡 Hint: Relate it to crop water requirements and timing of water application.
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