Practice Factors Affecting Infiltration Capacity (30.2) - Classification of Infiltration Capacities

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Question 1.
What type of soil generally has a higher infiltration capacity?
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Think about the size of the soil particles.
Question 2.
Does vegetation improve or decrease infiltration?
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What happens when water hits grass or trees?
3Question 3.
Which soil type has the highest infiltration capacity?
- Clay
- Sandy
- Loamy
- Silty
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Recall the characteristics of different soil types.
4Question 4.
True or False: Denser vegetation decreases infiltration.
- True
- False
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Think about how plants function during rainfall.
Question 5.
Consider a city planning to manage stormwater runoff. What strategies could be implemented to increase infiltration in urban areas?
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Think of how natural areas are different from urbanized areas.
Question 6.
You observe that a field with clayey soil is not absorbing water efficiently after a rainstorm. Suggest an intervention that could improve infiltration.
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Consider the methods farmers use to improve soil health.

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