Practice Mechanical vs. Hydraulic Dredging - 2.3.1.1 | 12. Introduction to Coastal Contamination | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 5
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Question 1

Easy

What is monitored natural recovery?

💡 Hint: Think about how nature can clean itself.

Question 2

Easy

List one advantage of hydraulic dredging.

💡 Hint: Consider how the mechanics differ between the two methods.

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of hydraulic dredging over mechanical dredging?

  • Higher contaminant retention
  • Lower resuspension
  • Faster operation

💡 Hint: Think about how each method disturbs the sediment.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to organisms buried under clean material.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the choice between mechanical and hydraulic dredging for a highly contaminated site. What considerations would affect the decision?

💡 Hint: Consider both the ecological and operational consequences.

Question 2

Suppose a monitoring program indicates that natural recovery is occurring slower than predicted. What alternative strategies should be proposed?

💡 Hint: Think about modifying the approach to meet environmental goals.

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