Factors Affecting Infiltration in Soil and Groundwater Supply Quiz
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How does the percolation rate affect the infiltration rate?

  • It is directly proportional to the infiltration rate
  • It has no effect on the infiltration rate
  • It is inversely proportional to the infiltration rate (correct)
  • It determines the type of soil

    • What factor affects infiltration by causing the impact of raindrops to wash away finer particles and clog the soil surface?

  • Percolation rate
  • Bare soil surface (correct)
  • Presence of salts
  • Type of soil

    • Which characteristic of the soil medium affects infiltration by influencing the rate of percolation?

  • Composition
  • Stratification
  • Porosity (correct)
  • Presence of organic matter

    • How does the presence of moisture in the soil affect infiltration?

    <p>It decreases the rate of infiltration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of land cover has better infiltration capacity compared to barren land?

    <p>Land with grass and bushy plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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