2.1.2 - Markers for Source Identification
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What is meant by monitored natural recovery?
💡 Hint: Think about how nature can clean itself over time.
Define in-situ capping.
💡 Hint: Consider what a cap does to something it covers.
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What does monitored natural recovery focus on?
💡 Hint: Consider which option suggests minimal human intervention.
True or False: In-situ capping can negatively affect aquatic life.
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of covering habitats.
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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.
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.
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