Practice - Factors Affecting Infiltration
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Practice Questions
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What is infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with soil.
List one factor that affects infiltration.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of materials within the soil.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What term describes the process by which water enters the soil?
💡 Hint: Consider the water cycle.
True or False: Clayey soils have higher infiltration rates than sandy soils.
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of different soil types.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an experiment to measure the infiltration rate of two different soil types (sandy vs. clayey). Outline the materials and methods you would use.
💡 Hint: Think about how you could ensure equal rainfall on both plots.
Explain how you might solve a runoff problem in an urban area with high impervious surfaces. Discuss potential solutions that consider infiltration.
💡 Hint: Consider how each solution helps water reach the soil.
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