2.5.2 - Factors Affecting Permeability
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What is permeability?
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves through different types of soils.
Which type of soil typically has high permeability: coarse or fine?
💡 Hint: Consider the size of soil grains in relation to water flow.
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Which soil type has higher permeability?
💡 Hint: Consider the texture of each soil type.
True or False: Higher void ratios generally decrease permeability.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between void space and water flow.
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Design a drainage system in an area with varying soil types, explaining how each factor affecting permeability will influence your design.
💡 Hint: Identify which soils will need more drainage measures compared to others.
Explain how permeability might change with the addition of organic matter in soil. Consider each factor discussed.
💡 Hint: Think about how compost affects the soil texture.
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