4.5 - Unsaturated Zone
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Practice Questions
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What is the main characteristic of the unsaturated zone?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens above the groundwater.
Which process predominates in areas with negligible fluid flow?
💡 Hint: Consider the movement of molecules.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What primarily drives mass transfer in unsaturated zones when fluid movement is low?
💡 Hint: Think of movement from high to low concentration.
True or False: Advection is always significant in unsaturated zones.
💡 Hint: Consider the scenarios where fluid flow may be minimal.
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Challenge Problems
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A farmer notices that a pesticide applied at the surface of the unsaturated zone takes longer than expected to reach the groundwater. Analyze the factors contributing to this delay.
💡 Hint: Consider what influences how quickly substances move through soil layers.
Evaluate the impacts of thermal stratification in water bodies and how it might affect pollutant diffusion during winter.
💡 Hint: Think about the role temperature plays in density differences.
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