28.2 - Factors Affecting Infiltration
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Define infiltration.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it rains.
What type of soil typically has the highest infiltration rate?
💡 Hint: Consider which soil particles allow water to move through easily.
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What type of soil has the fastest infiltration rate?
💡 Hint: Remember the soil texture hierarchy.
True or False: Higher vegetation cover typically leads to lower infiltration rates.
💡 Hint: Consider how plants interact with rain.
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A farmer has sandy soil and wants to increase water retention. What agricultural practices could help achieve this while maintaining high infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about practices that improve soil quality without compromising its permeability.
Describe how changing land use from agricultural to urban might affect local hydrology and infiltration rates.
💡 Hint: Consider the changes in surface characteristics between these two types of land use.
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