3.3 - Natural Systems and Contamination
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Practice Questions
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What is Monitored Natural Recovery?
💡 Hint: Focus on natural processes.
What is the purpose of In-Situ Capping?
💡 Hint: Think about covering something to keep it safe.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Monitored Natural Recovery rely on?
💡 Hint: Think about how nature works over time.
True or False: Dredging can cause resuspension of sediments and contaminants.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you stir up muddy water.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the overall effectiveness of Monitored Natural Recovery in densely industrialized coastal regions. What are the challenges and benefits?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the balance of natural vs. human-induced changes.
Create a risk assessment for using in-situ capping in an area with rich biological diversity.
💡 Hint: Think about how intervention can disrupt existing ecosystems.
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