2.3 - Indian Institute of Technology – Madras
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Practice Questions
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Define what a sample is in the context of environmental science.
💡 Hint: Think about why scientists collect samples.
What does TSS stand for?
💡 Hint: It relates to measuring particles in water.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
Which of the following defines a sample in environmental science?
💡 Hint: Think about why we perform measurements in science.
True or False: All instruments can measure any level of concentration without limitations.
💡 Hint: Recall how detection limits function.
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Challenge Problems
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You are conducting a TSS measurement and your instrument has a detection limit of 1 mg/L. If your water sample has a measured TSS concentration of 0.8 mg/L, discuss the implications of this reading.
💡 Hint: What does it mean for your measurement capabilities?
Design an experiment to compare the TSS levels between two different water sources—one from a river and one from a reservoir. Discuss sample volume, frequency, and statistical significance.
💡 Hint: How can setting consistent parameters help achieve valid results?
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