Practice Limitations and Sources of Error - 28.7 | 28. Measurement of Infiltration | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is lateral flow error?

💡 Hint: Think about how water can move in different directions.

Question 2

Easy

Name one source of error from human activities.

💡 Hint: Consider how measurements might differ if someone makes a mistake.

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Question 1

What is a common source of error when using a single ring infiltrometer?

  • High evaporation
  • Lateral flow error
  • User error
  • Soil temperature

💡 Hint: Think about how water moves in different directions.

Question 2

True or False: Evaporation losses are negligible in short infiltration tests.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the duration of the test and its impact on water loss.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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?

Question 2

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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