2.1 - Mechanisms of Release
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What is diffusion?
💡 Hint: Think about how smells spread in a room.
When does resuspension occur?
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios like waves or stirring.
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What is the primary process by which chemicals move within sediments?
💡 Hint: Recall how substances spread in liquids.
True or False: Resuspension can lead to increased turbidity in water.
💡 Hint: Think about muddy waters in rivers after a storm.
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Propose a model for estimating the combined effects of bioturbation and diffusion on contaminant transport. Explain factors to consider and potential equations.
💡 Hint: Think about how each factor influences movement within the sediment.
Design an experiment to measure the impact of resuspension on water quality in a lake. What parameters would you monitor?
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in these parameters would reflect the health of the aquatic ecosystem.
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