2. Transport of Pollutants - Box Models in Water

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate?

   Hint

   Think about how temperatures change with height.

2. 2.

   How does temperature typically change with height in the atmosphere?

   Hint

   Consider the behavior of warm air.

3. 3.

   What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate?

   • 5.5 °C/km
   • 6.5°C/km
   • 9.8 °C/km

   Hint

   Remember how temperature changes with elevation.

4. 4.

   True or False: Temperature inversions usually result in decreased pollution levels.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens when pollutants are kept close to the ground.

5. 5.

   You are tasked to model pollutant dispersion in a city during winter. Describe the effect of temperature inversions on expected pollutants concentrations.

   Hint

   Consider local weather patterns.

6. 6.

   What calculations are involved in determining the mixing height for a specific urban area, considering seasonal change?

   Hint

   Reflect on environmental data and historical weather patterns.