Practice Control Volume Approach (5.1) - Contamination of Sediments - Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 5
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main difference between D-NAPL and L-NAPL?

💡 Hint: Think about how they behave when spilled.

Question 2 Easy

Define 'dissolution' in the context of sediments?

💡 Hint: How does a substance interact with water?

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Question 1

What behavior characterizes D-NAPLs in water?

They float on the surface
They sink to the bottom
They evaporate

💡 Hint: Think about their density relative to water.

Question 2

True or False: Dissolution occurs faster than diffusion in contaminated sediments.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the processes involved.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a scenario where a large oil spill (L-NAPL) occurs in a river. Model the expected diffusion impact over the first week.

💡 Hint: Address the concentration gradient in your model.

Challenge 2 Hard

A sediment sample shows a historical contamination layer. Propose a remediation strategy focusing on the dissolution of contaminants.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of the contaminants involved.

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