4 - Examples of Environmental Systems
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Practice Questions
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What is molecular diffusion?
💡 Hint: Think about how smells spread in the air.
What term is often used interchangeably with bulk flow?
💡 Hint: It's a word often used to describe fluid movement.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary transport mechanism in fast-flowing rivers?
💡 Hint: Think about how quickly pollutants move in a river.
True or False: In a stratified lake, diffusion can occur more prominently in some layers than others.
💡 Hint: Think of how temperature affects lake layers.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an experiment to measure diffusion rates in two different environmental media like water and air.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature or stirring may alter your results.
Analyze how groundwater flow in a clay-rich area could affect the spread of contaminants over time.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of slow vs rapid flow.
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