Practice Infiltration Trenches/percolation Pits (3.1.2.3)

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of infiltration trenches?
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Think about how water interacts with soil.
Question 2.
Describe a percolation pit in one sentence.
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Consider its depth compared to trenches.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of infiltration trenches?
- a) Store water for later use
- b) Recharge groundwater and filter stormwater
- c) Increase runoff
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Consider the nature of the trench's purpose.
4Question 4.
True or False: Percolation pits are shallower than infiltration trenches.
- True
- False
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Recall the definitions we discussed.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of implementing both infiltration trenches and percolation pits in a coastal city prone to flooding.
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Consider the unique challenges coastal cities face.
Question 6.
Propose a maintenance plan for a series of infiltration trenches installed in a metropolitan area.
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Think about long-term sustainability practices.

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