9.2 - Use of Tracers in Studies
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What are tracers?
💡 Hint: Think about how we track things in the environment.
Name one dispersion model.
💡 Hint: Consider their regulatory use.
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What role do tracers play in environmental quality studies?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how they help in tracking.
AERMOD is an example of a steady-state model. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about its purpose.
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How would you design a tracer study for assessing the impact of a new highway on local air quality?
💡 Hint: Consider different variables like time and location in your design.
Discuss the implications of using the wrong type of tracer in a study.
💡 Hint: Focus on the consequences of inaccurate data.
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