43.1.1. Definition of Infiltration

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define infiltration in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about what happens when it rains.

2. 2.

   What is surface runoff?

   Hint

   Consider how puddles form.

3. 3.

   What is the term for the movement of water from the surface into the soil?

   • Evaporation
   • Transpiration
   • Infiltration

   Hint

   Think about how plants get most of their water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Infiltration capacity increases as soil becomes saturated.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider a sponge that has absorbed too much water.

5. 5.

   A community wants to improve its water infiltration rates to prevent flooding. What strategies could they implement?

   Hint

   Consider ways to enhance soil permeability and water absorption.

6. 6.

   Describe an experiment to compare infiltration rates between sandy soil and clay soil.

   Hint

   What tools would you need for measuring the infiltration time?