28 - Measurement of Infiltration
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What is infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about where rainwater goes after it hits the ground.
List one factor that affects soil infiltration.
💡 Hint: Consider how different types of soil might absorb water.
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What does the infiltration capacity refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what maximum means in this context.
True or False: Sandy soils typically have a higher infiltration rate than clayey soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the size of the particles in each type of soil.
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Given an area with sandy soil and a known infiltration rate of 40 mm/hr, calculate the total infiltration for a rainfall event lasting 2 hours.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between rate, time, and total volume.
Evaluate how different land use practices might affect infiltration rates across a suburban area.
💡 Hint: Consider the differences in surface characteristics and their impact on water movement.
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