11. Infiltration

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is infiltration?

   Hint

   Think about how rainwater interacts with soil.

2. 2.

   Name one factor that affects infiltration.

   Hint

   Consider the type of soil: sandy or clayey!

3. 3.

   What is infiltration?

   • Water entering the air
   • Water entering the soil
   • Water evaporating from plants

   Hint

   Think of what happens when it rains.

4. 4.

   True or False: Sandy soils have greater infiltration capacity compared to clay soils.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider characteristics of different soil types.

5. 5.

   A farmer observes that heavy rainfall causes surface runoff on clay soil, yet there's minimal runoff on sandy soil during light rains. Explain the underlying causes.

   Hint

   Consider soil texture effects.

6. 6.

   How would you design an experiment to measure infiltration rates in different soil types? Outline the steps you would take.

   Hint

   Focus on measurement tools and methods.