Practice Sediment-Water System - 2.2 | 5. Contamination of Sediments | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 5
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Question 1

Easy

What is a D-NAPL?

💡 Hint: Consider its density relative to water.

Question 2

Easy

What happens to L-NAPLs when spilled?

💡 Hint: Reflect on their property of being less dense than water.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

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

  • D-NAPL is denser than water
  • L-NAPL is denser than water
  • Both float

💡 Hint: Remember which type sinks and which type floats.

Question 2

True or False: Historical contamination can impact current environmental health.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the lasting effects of past actions on the environment.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the expected concentration of a D-NAPL at the sediment-water interface if its initial concentration in sediment is 100 mg/kg, given a constant mass transfer coefficient.

💡 Hint: Remember to consider both dissolution and the nature of concentration gradients.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of historical contamination on current freshwater ecosystems by analyzing a case study.

💡 Hint: Think about how pollutants can be transferred through the food chain.

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