43.1.3 - Infiltration Capacity
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What is infiltration capacity?
💡 Hint: Think about the speed of water entering the ground.
Name a factor that affects infiltration.
💡 Hint: What are some characteristics of soil?
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What is the primary function of infiltration capacity?
💡 Hint: Consider the overflow of water during rain.
True or False: Infiltration capacity is steady and does not change over time.
💡 Hint: Think about dry versus wet soil conditions.
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Calculate the infiltration capacity of a soil plot based on given rainfall data of 50 mm/h when the soil is dry and compare it with a saturated condition of 15 mm/h.
💡 Hint: What happens to the rate when soaked?
Design an irrigation plan for a small farm considering the infiltration capacity and rainfall patterns to minimize runoff.
💡 Hint: Consider when the soil is dry for maximum absorption.
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