2.3.1.1 - Mechanical vs. Hydraulic Dredging
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What is monitored natural recovery?
💡 Hint: Think about how nature can clean itself.
List one advantage of hydraulic dredging.
💡 Hint: Consider how the mechanics differ between the two methods.
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What is the primary benefit of hydraulic dredging over mechanical dredging?
💡 Hint: Think about how each method disturbs the sediment.
True or False: In-situ capping can negatively impact aquatic life.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to organisms buried under clean material.
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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.
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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