28.7 - Limitations and Sources of Error
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What is lateral flow error?
💡 Hint: Think about how water can move in different directions.
Name one source of error from human activities.
💡 Hint: Consider how measurements might differ if someone makes a mistake.
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What is a common source of error when using a single ring infiltrometer?
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves in different directions.
True or False: Evaporation losses are negligible in short infiltration tests.
💡 Hint: Consider the duration of the test and its impact on water loss.
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Design an infiltration test plan for a site with known soil heterogeneity, ensuring error minimization.
💡 Hint: How can you ensure accuracy despite the mix of soil types?
Evaluate a situation where human error significantly impacted infiltration measurements. What strategies could have prevented this?
💡 Hint: Think about what could help reduce reliance on manual observations.
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