41.4.1 - Infiltration
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Practice Questions
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What is infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to rain on soil.
Name one type of device that measures infiltration.
💡 Hint: Starts with 'I' and is related to measuring water entry.
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Infiltration is the process of water entering the soil.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to rain when it hits the ground.
Which type of soil has the highest infiltration rate?
💡 Hint: Consider the size of soil particles.
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A farmer notices that water is pooling on the surface of his field after rainfall. What are some potential reasons for this, and how could he address the issue?
💡 Hint: Consider what impacts water movement in soils.
Design an experiment using an infiltrometer to test the infiltration rate of three different soil types. Outline the steps and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Remember the differences in soil structure.
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