What is infiltration in the hydrological cycle?

Geography Hydrological cycle - Infiltration

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Kwanele Ndlovu
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Water flowing over the ground surface
Water evaporating from the ground into the atmosphere
Water seeping into the ground from the surface
Water stored in lakes and reservoirs
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Soil type,slope gradient, vegetation cover,land use practices and precipitation intensity are factors that can impact the rate of infiltration
True
False
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Infiltration Capacity is the minimum rate at which soil can absorb water
True
False
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does vegetation play in the process of infiltration?
Vegetation has no impact on the infiltration process
Vegetation helps to slow down and capture rainwater, allowing it to seep into the soil rather than running off.
Vegetation prevents infiltration by blocking the soil surface
Vegetation speeds up the runoff process by absorbing rainwater
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Discuss the factors that can impact the rate of infiltration.
Temperature, wind speed, soil color, and air pressure.
Elevation, cloud cover, soil pH, and humidity levels.
Water quality, air pollution, soil compaction, and seismic activity.
Soil type, slope gradient, vegetation cover, land use practices, and precipitation intensity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of infiltration in groundwater recharge?
Infiltration in groundwater recharge helps replenish underground aquifers and maintain a sustainable supply of groundwater.
Infiltration in groundwater recharge has no impact on the environment.
Infiltration in groundwater recharge causes pollution of underground aquifers.
Infiltration in groundwater recharge leads to a decrease in the water table.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the process of preferential infiltration.
Preferential infiltration is the process of soil compaction due to heavy rainfall.
Preferential infiltration is the process of water moving uniformly through the soil.
Preferential infiltration is the process where certain substances are absorbed more readily by the soil than others due to their chemical properties or interactions with the soil particles.
Preferential infiltration is the process of soil erosion caused by wind.
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