4.1 - Definition of Sample
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What is a sample in environmental quality monitoring?
💡 Hint: Think about why we take small portions for testing.
Define concentration in the context of this section.
💡 Hint: Recall the formula we discussed.
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What is a sample?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of collecting samples in studies.
True or False: The concentration of a substance is calculated as volume divided by mass.
💡 Hint: Recall the formula we discussed in class.
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You are tasked with measuring lead in a river. Explain how you would choose the sampling volume and instrument based on expected lead concentrations.
💡 Hint: Relate the expected concentration to the instrument's detection limits.
Discuss the challenges presented by different sampling locations in a lake and how this affects measurements of dissolved oxygen levels.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature or algae can affect oxygen levels varied by location.
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