Practice Based On Soil Type (30.3.1) - Classification of Infiltration Capacities

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Question 1.
What type of soil has high infiltration capacity?
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Think about which soils drain water quickly.
Question 2.
Name one medium infiltration capacity soil.
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It’s a balanced soil often used in farming.
3Question 3.
Which soil type typically has the highest infiltration capacity?
- Clay
- Sandy loam
- Silty clay
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Consider what soils are met by fast-draining conditions.
4Question 4.
True or False: Medium infiltration capacity soils are unsuitable for crop production.
- True
- False
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Think about how well they retain and drain water.
Question 5.
Design a small garden utilizing each type of soil to optimize water retention and drainage. Describe your design and reasoning.
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Think about what plants need which soil.
Question 6.
How does changing land use from agriculture to urban areas impact the hydrology of the local ecosystem?
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Consider the surfaces in urban areas versus agricultural ones.

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