2.2 - Sediment-Water System
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Practice Questions
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What is a D-NAPL?
💡 Hint: Consider its density relative to water.
What happens to L-NAPLs when spilled?
💡 Hint: Reflect on their property of being less dense than water.
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What is the main difference between D-NAPL and L-NAPL?
💡 Hint: Remember which type sinks and which type floats.
True or False: Historical contamination can impact current environmental health.
💡 Hint: Consider the lasting effects of past actions on the environment.
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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.
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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