Porosity and Water Flow in Soils

Tej Gautam, Marietta College

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Initial Publication Date: June 6, 2013

Summary

Three different types of sediments will be taken and the porosity and water flow rate for each type will be determined. From this activity, students will understand concepts of porosity and water flow through soil material.

Aquifer properties, Water supply/water resource evaluation, Ground ...(more) | College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)

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