3. Sampling Objectives

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are monitoring objectives?

   Hint

   Think about why we want to monitor environmental factors.

2. 2.

   Why is it important to choose the right sampling location?

   Hint

   Consider how pollution may spread in water.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of monitoring objectives?

   • To outline the sampling infrastructure
   • To guide the monitoring process
   • To determine regulatory standards

   Hint

   Think about why we measure specific environmental factors.

4. 4.

   True or False: Sampling locations do not affect the outcomes of the monitoring process.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how pollution can vary based on location.

5. 5.

   Design a comprehensive sampling plan for assessing the drinking water quality in a community with varying water sources, including rivers, wells, and tap water. What objectives will you define, and how will sampling locations be chosen?

   Hint

   Consider the common sources of water in your area.

6. 6.

   A river shows significant contamination levels. Create a step-by-step protocol on how you would collect samples to determine the extent and sources of the pollution.

   Hint

   Think about what tests you would perform at each site.