42.5.1 - Infiltration
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What is infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves into the ground.
Name one factor that affects infiltration rate.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of soil, like sandy or clayey.
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What is the definition of infiltration?
💡 Hint: It involves water moving into the ground.
True or False: Sandy soils have faster infiltration rates than clay soils.
💡 Hint: Think about how water flows through different sized particles.
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Given a series of soil samples with varying textures (sandy, loamy, clayey), discuss how the infiltration rate would differ among them. What implications does this have for agricultural practices?
💡 Hint: Consider the size of the soil particles and their arrangement in each sample.
A garden plot experiences heavy rainfall, but a significant amount of water runs off rather than being absorbed. Analyze the possible causes and suggest solutions to improve water infiltration.
💡 Hint: Think about what properties make soil more absorbent.
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