Practice Definition Of Infiltration (43.1.1) - Infiltration and Consumptive Use

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Question 1.
Define infiltration in your own words.
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Think about what happens when it rains.
Question 2.
What is surface runoff?
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Consider how puddles form.
3Question 3.
What is the term for the movement of water from the surface into the soil?
- Evaporation
- Transpiration
- Infiltration
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Think about how plants get most of their water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Infiltration capacity increases as soil becomes saturated.
- True
- False
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Consider a sponge that has absorbed too much water.
Question 5.
A community wants to improve its water infiltration rates to prevent flooding. What strategies could they implement?
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Consider ways to enhance soil permeability and water absorption.
Question 6.
Describe an experiment to compare infiltration rates between sandy soil and clay soil.
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What tools would you need for measuring the infiltration time?

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