1.1 - Prof. RaviKrishna
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Practice Questions
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Define a dispersion model.
💡 Hint: Think about what these models do in relation to pollution.
What is a point source?
💡 Hint: Consider sources like smokestacks.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a dispersion model primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of the model in environmental science.
True or False: Gaussian models are only applicable to point sources.
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of the model.
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Challenge Problems
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A factory emits pollutants at a constant rate, but a nearby residential area experiences varying wind conditions throughout the day. Discuss how these factors would affect the choice of a dispersion model.
💡 Hint: Think about how wind direction and speed can affect pollutant diffusion.
Given a scenario of a large explosion at an industrial site, which dispersion modeling approach would be more suitable and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the immediacy of the emission and the need for precise temporal dynamics.
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