Practice - Future Topics on Box Models
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of concentration in environmental science?
💡 Hint: Think about the substance's density in the water.
Describe what a mass balance equation encompasses.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of what goes in and out.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'mass balance' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be accounted for in a closed system.
True or False: A box model assumes uniform concentration in all sections of the system.
💡 Hint: Consider how the mixing is treated in models.
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Challenge Problems
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A river receives wastewater from a factory at a constant rate. If the concentration of pollutants in the outflow is expected to exceed environmental standards due to accumulation, how would you apply a box model to recommend actions?
💡 Hint: Think about what elements need to be accounted for in each box.
You are tasked with designing a box model for a lake undergoing seasonal changes in evaporation rates. Describe the parameters you would include and how they would affect the pollutant concentration.
💡 Hint: Consider how seasonal weather impacts evaporation and inflow.
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