8 - 29.6 Conceptual and Physically Based Models
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What is Richards’ Equation used for?
💡 Hint: Recall the primary application of Richards’ Equation.
Define what a physically based model entails.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference from empirical models.
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What does Richards’ Equation govern?
💡 Hint: Consider what conditions it addresses.
True or False: Physically-based models do not require actual soil property data.
💡 Hint: Think about how models are built.
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A farmer conducts an experiment to determine soil properties essential for modeling water infiltration. What steps should he take to analyze these properties using Richards’ Equation?
💡 Hint: Consider the flow of steps from sampling to modeling.
You are tasked with simulating water flow for a multi-layered soil profile using Richards’ Equation. Outline how computational complexity might affect your simulation.
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple variables can complicate a model.
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