2.1.2. Markers for Source Identification

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is meant by monitored natural recovery?

   Hint

   Think about how nature can clean itself over time.

2. 2.

   Define in-situ capping.

   Hint

   Consider what a cap does to something it covers.

3. 3.

   What does monitored natural recovery focus on?

   • Active cleaning
   • Natural processes
   • Dredging

   Hint

   Consider which option suggests minimal human intervention.

4. 4.

   True or False: In-situ capping can negatively affect aquatic life.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the consequences of covering habitats.

5. 5.

   Design a remediation plan for a hypothetical coastal area suffering from contamination. Include considerations based on the three remediation strategies discussed: monitored natural recovery, in-situ capping, and dredging.

   Hint

   Focus on assessing criteria before selecting each strategy.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze the effectiveness of using chemical markers in environmental cleanup. Discuss both potential benefits and drawbacks.

   Hint

   Consider both accountability and potential limitations in wider effects.