3.3 - Biological Deterioration
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Practice Questions
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What is biological deterioration?
💡 Hint: Think about how nature interacts with human-made materials.
Name a plant-related factor that promotes biological deterioration.
💡 Hint: Consider what organisms like to grow in.
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What causes biological deterioration?
💡 Hint: Consider what organisms do to materials.
True or False: Moisture is a factor that contributes to biological deterioration.
💡 Hint: What environment do these organisms thrive in?
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Investigate a local structure that could be vulnerable to biological deterioration. Identify the materials used and the factors contributing to this deterioration.
💡 Hint: Think about where moisture accumulates in your structure.
Propose a research project studying the effectiveness of various coatings on preventing biological deterioration in concrete.
💡 Hint: How would you quantify deterioration levels before and after applying treatments?
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