3.2 - Analyzing Variability
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What is monitoring in environmental science?
💡 Hint: Think about why we track data about the environment.
Define sampling.
💡 Hint: What do you do when you only want to analyze part of a whole?
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What is the primary purpose of monitoring in environmental science?
💡 Hint: Think about what monitoring targets.
Is variability in measurements a concern when monitoring environmental samples?
💡 Hint: Consider why different measurements at different times or places can matter.
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You are tasked with finding pollution sources in a river suspected to be contaminated. Describe your sampling strategy, including specific locations, times, and types of pollutants to test for.
💡 Hint: Consider how water flow might affect your results.
Analyze the potential impact of seasonal changes on air quality monitoring in an urban area. What factors might complicate your data interpretation?
💡 Hint: Think about how different seasons can change human activity.
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