35.3 - Factors Affecting Specific Yield
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What does specific yield measure?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of specific yield.
True or False: Clay has a high specific yield.
💡 Hint: Think about water drainage characteristics.
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What is the main factor that determines specific yield in soils?
💡 Hint: Reflect on material composition and structure.
True or False: Deeper saturation leads to a higher specific yield.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of gravity on water movement.
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You are assessing an aquifer composed of various soil types. Describe how you would analyze the specific yield using the factors discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: Think about the practical steps you’d need to take to gather data.
Evaluate how different seasonal temperatures could alter the specific yield in a region heavily reliant on groundwater for irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider the seasonal variations and their broader effects on aquifer yields.
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