2.1. Introduction to Transport of Pollutants

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a pollutant plume?

   Hint

   Think about how smoke spreads from a chimney.

2. 2.

   Define mixing height.

   Hint

   It’s related to where thermal effects are felt.

3. 3.

   Which condition involves high mechanical turbulence?

   • Stable
   • Neutral
   • Unstable

   Hint

   Think about how wind affects pollutant mixing.

4. 4.

   True or False: The mixing height remains constant throughout the day.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider daily temperature changes.

5. 5.

   If the environmental lapse rate is 6°C/km and the adiabatic lapse rate is 9.8°C/km, under what condition does this environment exist?

   Hint

   Recall that unstable conditions allow pollutants to ascend.

6. 6.

   Design a monitoring plan for pollutants in a city known for thermal inversions. What factors should be assessed?

   Hint

   Consider the role of weather forecasts in planning.