Question

The steady-state soil infiltration rate is

• A. Soil Surface controlled
• B. Soil profile controlled
• C. Water supply controlled
• D. Ground water controlled

Hint:

Initial infiltration is surface-driven; steady-state depends on the soil profile.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The steady-state infiltration rate is determined by the soil's profile characteristics like texture, structure, and compaction, which affect the soil's permeability. The surface influences initial infiltration, but long-term (steady-state) is profile-dependent.