5.3 - Impact of Resuspension on Water Quality
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Practice Questions
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Define resuspension.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to sediments when water flow increases.
What does TSS stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a measurement related to the particles in the water.
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What is resuspension?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water turbulence increases.
True or False: Resuspended sediments can contain harmful contaminants.
💡 Hint: Think about the contaminants that could be contained in sediments.
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Given a sediment concentration of 100 mg/g and a TSS of 2000 mg/L, calculate the potential contaminant concentration in the water assuming all suspended solids are evenly distributed.
💡 Hint: Think about how the concentration of suspended solids relates to the mass of contaminants.
Explain the potential ecological ramifications of increased sediment resuspension due to human activities like dredging.
💡 Hint: Consider both chemical and biological impacts.
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