5.2 - Factors Influencing Resuspension
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Define resuspension.
💡 Hint: Think about sediments that are disturbed.
What does TSS stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a measurement related to sediment in water.
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What is resuspension?
💡 Hint: Think about how settled materials can be disturbed in water.
True or False: Turbulence decreases the chances of sediment resuspension.
💡 Hint: Recall how water movement affects settled materials.
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If a lake has a certain amount of sediments at rest, describe what happens during a heavy rainfall. Include the implications for both water and sediment quality.
💡 Hint: Consider how the dynamics of flow and sediment interaction are impacted.
A wetland area experiences flooding. Calculate the increase in contaminant concentration if 500 kg with 80 mg/kg concentration is resuspended into 1500 liters of water. What factors need to be considered in evaluating the risk of toxicity?
💡 Hint: Use the conceptual framework of risk assessment and consider freshwater criteria.
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