43.1.1 - Definition of Infiltration
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Define infiltration in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it rains.
What is surface runoff?
💡 Hint: Consider how puddles form.
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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface into the soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants get most of their water.
True or False: Infiltration capacity increases as soil becomes saturated.
💡 Hint: Consider a sponge that has absorbed too much water.
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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.
Describe an experiment to compare infiltration rates between sandy soil and clay soil.
💡 Hint: What tools would you need for measuring the infiltration time?
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