Geography A-Level
Infiltration
What Infiltration means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Infiltration
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The process by which water transfers from the surface into the soil profile; rate is governed by soil porosity and antecedent moisture.
The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, governed by soil porosity and antecedent moisture conditions.
The downward movement of water from the surface into the soil.
Topics that use Infiltration
- The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Infiltration in the exam
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