Practice 29.1 Infiltration – Definition And Importance (3)

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Question 1.
What is infiltration?
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Think about how water might enter the ground.
Question 2.
Name one importance of infiltration.
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Consider where water goes after it rains.
3Question 3.
What is infiltration?
- Water flowing on the surface
- Water entering the soil
- Water evaporating
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It's about where water goes after it hits the ground.
4Question 4.
True or False: Infiltration does not affect crop water availability.
- True
- False
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Think about farming and water needs.
Question 5.
Analyze the effects of urbanization on infiltration capacity in cities. What measures can be taken to mitigate negative impacts?
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Think about how cities can be designed to allow water to be absorbed.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of infiltration in preventing soil erosion during heavy rainfall. How might this impact agricultural practices?
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Consider how water movement can affect the soil structure.

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