4.1 - Defining Flux
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What is the key difference between D-NAPL and L-NAPL?
💡 Hint: Think about their relationship to water.
Define diffusion in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Think about where a smell spreads in a room.
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What does D-NAPL stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about its behavior in water.
True or False: L-NAPL will sink below the water surface.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of L-NAPL.
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Given a scenario where D-NAPL is introduced into a wetland environment, analyze how it would affect sediment layers several weeks later. Discuss both short-term and long-term impacts.
💡 Hint: Think about the movement of chemicals over time and their ecological effects.
Model the flux of a contaminant leaving a sediment layer into water over time. Consider all influencing factors and make assumptions.
💡 Hint: Use mathematical equations discussed to help frame your model.
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