1.1 - Contaminated Sediments Management
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What is monitored natural recovery?
💡 Hint: What does nature do over time?
What are refractor chemicals?
💡 Hint: What does 'refractor' imply about their nature?
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What does monitored natural recovery rely on?
💡 Hint: What happens in nature without human interference?
True or False: Dredging always improves water quality.
💡 Hint: Think about the turbidity issue.
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Evaluate the environmental effectiveness of both monitored natural recovery and in-situ capping in a hypothetical coastal setting contaminated by oil spills.
💡 Hint: Consider timeframes and long-term ecological impacts.
Design a comprehensive dredging plan that minimizes the resuspension of contaminants while ensuring effective sediment removal.
💡 Hint: How can engineering solutions help mitigate environmental impact?
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