6.1 - Diffusion Models and Predictions
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What is molecular diffusion?
💡 Hint: Think about how scents spread in a room.
Define advection.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a flowing river.
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What primarily drives molecular diffusion?
💡 Hint: Think about how smells spread in different areas.
True or False: Advection can occur without a fluid.
💡 Hint: Consider what advection means in terms of movement.
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Design a scenario where you have to model the transport of a pollutant in a lake with significant stratification. Discuss the roles of diffusion and advection during different seasons.
💡 Hint: Consider temperature profiles and seasonal changes.
Evaluate the movement of a non-water-soluble pollutant in groundwater. Discuss the factors affecting its diffusion and what mechanisms may also play a role.
💡 Hint: Think about how different soil types can influence flow and diffusion.
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