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3. Downwash Effects
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What is downwash?
Hint
Think about how buildings influence wind patterns.
- 2.
Define the Gaussian dispersion model.
Hint
Consider the shape of the curve.
- 3.
What does downwash refer to?
- A. Upward air movement
- B. Downward air movement
- C. Horizontal air movement
Hint
Consider the effect of tall buildings.
- 4.
True or False: The Gaussian model assumes that the contributions of multiple sources can be added directly.
- True
- False
Hint
Think about air masses colliding.
- 5.
In a city with multiple industrial sources, how would you approach modeling their combined emissions to assess air quality?
Hint
Consider the environmental layout and interactions between sources.
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