2.1 - 24-Hour Sampling and Mass Balance
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Practice Questions
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What is particulate matter (PM)?
💡 Hint: Think about air pollutants.
Why is sampling for longer durations important?
💡 Hint: Consider how concentrations might vary over time.
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What does PM stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a common term in air quality discussions.
The principle of mass balance indicates that PM2.5 must be ____ PM10.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between these particle sizes.
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You are a researcher tasked with deploying an air quality monitoring station in a rural area. Discuss the sampling strategy you would employ and justify your choice based on particle concentration expectations.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of pollution sources in rural settings.
Critically analyze the effectiveness of using real-time monitoring instruments versus traditional gravimetric methods in assessing an urban PM profile.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the benefits of instant data versus comprehensive data collection.
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