The British pint is about 20% larger than the American pint since the two systems are not compatible. Almost all other countries have standardized on the metric system, so the size of what may be called a pint varies depending on local custom.
It is usually measured by the depth (in mm) of the water layer that can enter the soil in one hour. An infiltration rate of 15 mm/hour means that a water layer of 15 mm on the soil surface, will take one hour to infiltrate. In dry soil, water infiltrates rapidly.
Klondike Middle School â Infiltration and the Scien tific Method 7 Following the introduction to the water cycle the students began designing their experiments: The students were first presented with the research question of âWhich soil type has the fastest rate of infiltration?â The students were put into groups