Explain transpiration and infiltration, Civil Engineering

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Explain Transpiration and Infiltration

Transpiration: The part of evaporation in which water vapor enters the atmosphere through the plants. The "transpired" water originated in the soil.  

Infiltration: Water entering the soil from rainfall, snow melt or irrigation. Also used for unwanted water entering sewer pipes through leaky joints and cracks.


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