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Why does low-lying ground or ground with little slope increase the infiltration of water?
Why does low-lying ground or ground with little slope increase the infiltration of water?
- Because it prevents water from entering the soil
- Because it prevents water from seeping down along roots
- Because it keeps water in contact with the dirt longer, allowing more time to permeate (correct)
- Because it allows water to collect between tightly packed grains
How does vegetation contribute to increasing the infiltration rate?
How does vegetation contribute to increasing the infiltration rate?
- By allowing water to seep down along roots and creating air space in decaying organic matter (correct)
- By creating impermeable air spaces in the soil
- By promoting the tight packing of soil grains
- By blocking water from seeping down along roots
What is a characteristic of limestone that enhances its permeability?
What is a characteristic of limestone that enhances its permeability?
- It is impermeable due to its structure
- It allows water to pass through it fairly well (correct)
- It has high porosity without air spaces
- It has low porosity and low permeability
Why does sand facilitate easy infiltration of water?
Why does sand facilitate easy infiltration of water?
How does clay's high porosity affect its permeability?
How does clay's high porosity affect its permeability?
Why does rain falling slowly enhance infiltration into the soil?
Why does rain falling slowly enhance infiltration into the soil?
Which type of material allows almost no infiltration of water?
Which type of material allows almost no infiltration of water?
What impact does decaying organic matter have on soil regarding water infiltration?
What impact does decaying organic matter have on soil regarding water infiltration?
What role does vegetation play in facilitating water infiltration into the ground?
What role does vegetation play in facilitating water infiltration into the ground?
Why is limestone able to hold large amounts of water despite being permeable?
Why is limestone able to hold large amounts of water despite being permeable?
What factor contributes to the high infiltration rate of water in sand?
What factor contributes to the high infiltration rate of water in sand?
Why does low-lying ground or ground with little slope enhance water infiltration?
Why does low-lying ground or ground with little slope enhance water infiltration?
What characteristic of clay affects its permeability?
What characteristic of clay affects its permeability?
Which type of material is impermeable and almost cannot absorb water?
Which type of material is impermeable and almost cannot absorb water?
Why does vegetation play a role in increasing infiltration rate into the ground?
Why does vegetation play a role in increasing infiltration rate into the ground?
How does limestone differ from granite in terms of water infiltration?
How does limestone differ from granite in terms of water infiltration?
Which type of ground slope is favorable for enhancing water infiltration?
Which type of ground slope is favorable for enhancing water infiltration?
What effect does decaying organic matter have on soil porosity?
What effect does decaying organic matter have on soil porosity?
What enables sand to allow easy infiltration of water?
What enables sand to allow easy infiltration of water?
How does rain falling slowly benefit infiltration into the soil?
How does rain falling slowly benefit infiltration into the soil?
