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Question 1
Easy
Define concentration in the context of environmental science.
💡 Hint: Think about how substances are measured in liquids.
Question 2
Easy
What is the mass balance equation?
💡 Hint: Remember it counts both adding and removing substances.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the fundamental quantity of interest in pollutant transport?
💡 Hint: Think about what we measure to assess pollution.
Question 2
True or False: A mass balance can only be applied to stagnant systems.
💡 Hint: Consider how we analyze rivers.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A lake receives waste at a constant rate of 5 mg/L/day and evaporates at 1 mg/L/day. If the initial concentration is 10 mg/L, determine the concentration after two days.
💡 Hint: Consider the rates of addition and loss for total concentration.
Question 2
In a river, two tributaries contribute pollutants at different concentrations. If tributary A contributes at 20 mg/L and tributary B at 30 mg/L, how do you model these inflows into one segment of the river?
💡 Hint: Think about how to account for different influences based on their volumes!
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