3.1 - Case a) Bulk Flow Negligible
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Define bulk flow.
💡 Hint: Think of how rivers move water.
What is molecular diffusion?
💡 Hint: Consider how perfume spreads in a room.
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What does bulk flow refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how rivers carry materials with their flow.
True or False: In deep lakes, diffusion can become the primary mode of mass transfer.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the clarity of water when mixed versus still.
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Given a chemical spill in a deep lake, calculate how long it would take to distribute evenly given its diffusion constant.
💡 Hint: Remember to factor in the concentrations and distances involved.
Discuss how temperature variation affects pollutant transport in groundwater during different seasons.
💡 Hint: Consider how ice forms on water bodies and its effect on temperature gradients.
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