3.2 - Bioturbation Effects on Chemical Transport
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What is bioturbation?
💡 Hint: Think about organisms that interact with sediment.
Name a type of organism involved in bioturbation.
💡 Hint: Think of animals that live in the ground or sand.
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What is bioturbation?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of organisms!
True or False: Bioturbation has no effect on chemical transport.
💡 Hint: Think about how organisms interact with sediments.
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Analyze how bioturbation in a coastal environment might differ from that in a riverine environment. Discuss the implications for sediment quality and contaminant movement.
💡 Hint: Think about sediment types and their interactions with water.
Design an experiment to measure the effects of bioturbation on contaminant release in a controlled laboratory setting. What variables would you consider?
💡 Hint: Consider how to simulate natural conditions in your setup.
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