2.2 - Identifying Pollution Sources
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Practice Questions
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What does monitoring mean in the context of pollution?
💡 Hint: Think about what we do to keep track of pollution.
Why is sampling location important?
💡 Hint: Consider what could happen if you sample the wrong spot.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary goal of monitoring?
💡 Hint: Focus on what purpose monitoring serves.
True or False: Sampling downstream is always the best way to find a pollution source.
💡 Hint: Consider the flow of water when sampling.
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Challenge Problems
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You are appointed to monitor a lake suspected of contamination from nearby agricultural runoff. Develop a comprehensive sampling plan, including sites and components to analyze.
💡 Hint: Consider both the physical and temporal variability of your sampling.
Discuss an ethical dilemma in using forensic data to pinpoint a source of pollution that could lead to litigation against a local factory.
💡 Hint: Think about how data interpretation may affect various stakeholders.
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