Practice Factors Affecting Infiltration Capacity (27.2)

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Question 1.
What is infiltration capacity?
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Think about how quickly soil can take in water during rain.
Question 2.
Name one characteristic of soil that affects infiltration.
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Consider the size of soil particles.
3Question 3.
What is the term for the maximum rate at which soil can absorb water?
- Permeability
- Infiltration Rate
- Infiltration Capacity
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Think about which term directly relates to 'maximum' water absorption.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sandy soils have lower infiltration rates than clay soils.
- True
- False
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Consider the texture differences.
Question 5.
Analyze how changing from agricultural land to urban development affects the local water cycle, particularly with regards to infiltration.
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Consider both the physical changes and management practices.
Question 6.
Using the concept of permeability, explain how a land manager could improve infiltration in a compacted area.
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Think about practical management techniques that alter soil structure.

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