3 - Fate and Transport of Pollutants
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Practice Questions
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Name two ways pollutants can enter the body.
💡 Hint: Think of how we interact with the environment on a daily basis.
What is one source of air pollutants?
💡 Hint: Consider common activities related to transport.
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What are the three main exposure pathways for pollutants?
💡 Hint: Recall the acronym I-I-D.
The term 'fate' in the context of pollutants refers to:
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to pollutants after they are released.
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Calculate the potential health risk associated with a specific pollutant released in your local area. Consider its concentration compared to established safety thresholds.
💡 Hint: Use documented concentration limits for the specific pollutant.
Create a flowchart illustrating the fate and transport of a specific pollutant from emission to receptor, including all transformation processes.
💡 Hint: Think about the compartments involved and what happens at each stage.
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