Practice Introduction (2) - Modelling Infiltration Capacity - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is infiltration?
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Think about where rainwater goes after it hits the ground.
Question 2.
Name one factor that affects infiltration.
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Consider how different types of soil feel.
3Question 3.
What process refers to the movement of water into the soil?
- Evaporation
- Infiltration
- Condensation
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Think of what happens when it rains.
4Question 4.
True or False: Infiltration capacity can be more than the actual infiltration rate.
- True
- False
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Consider situations where rain is falling very fast.
Question 5.
Given that the soil infiltration capacity is 10 mm/h, while the rainfall rate is 5 mm/h, calculate the actual infiltration rate after 2 hours of rain.
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Apply the greatest rate of infiltration during a constant rainfall.
Question 6.
Discuss how different land uses can alter the infiltration capacity of an area and propose potential solutions to improve infiltration in urban settings.
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Think about urban planning practices and their effects on hydrology.

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