Practice - In-Situ Capping
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Practice Questions
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What is in-situ capping?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can cover something to keep it from spreading.
What does MNR stand for?
💡 Hint: One approach to monitor sediment without disturbing it.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technique involves placing a clean layer over contaminated sediments?
💡 Hint: What method specifically protects underlying sediments?
True or False: In-situ capping can adversely affect local organisms.
💡 Hint: Consider who lives in the sediment layers.
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Challenge Problems
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A city plans to cap a section of contaminated sediment in a busy harbor. Discuss the factors they should consider in the cap's design, including materials and potential ecological impacts.
💡 Hint: What materials could act as 'filters' for sediments?
A study shows that after applying in-situ capping, contaminant levels decreased over time. Discuss how long-term monitoring plays a role in measuring the effectiveness of this strategy.
💡 Hint: What data would you need to observe for effectiveness?
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