Practice - General Sediment Process Overview
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Practice Questions
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Define diffusion in the context of sediment processes.
💡 Hint: Think about concentration gradients.
What is resuspension?
💡 Hint: Consider disturbances like rain or winds.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary mechanism of chemical transport from sediments to water?
💡 Hint: Remember the D in DRS stands for diffusion.
True or False: Bioturbation slows down the transport of chemicals in sediments.
💡 Hint: Consider how living organisms interact with sediment.
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Challenge Problems
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Model the effect of increased storm intensity on the rates of diffusion and resuspension in a lake sediment environment.
💡 Hint: Think about how storms disturb the sediment and affect chemical exchanges.
Evaluate the long-term effects of bioturbation on sediment quality and related water quality parameters.
💡 Hint: Consider both positive growth effects and negative pollutant transport implications.
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