2. Resuspension and Its Effects

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is resuspension?

   Hint

   Think about what happens to particles in water during storms.

2. 2.

   What does TSS stand for?

   Hint

   Consider what we measure in water quality assessments.

3. 3.

   What process is referred to when solid particles are lifted from sediment into the water column?

   • A) Bioturbation
   • B) Advection
   • C) Resuspension

   Hint

   It sounds like 're' and 'suspending'.

4. 4.

   True or False: Bioturbation hinders chemical transport in sediments.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   It’s the opposite, think about how organisms work with sediment.

5. 5.

   Analyze a scenario where a lake experiences annual heavy storms. Discuss the long-term effects on sediment composition and water quality.

   Hint

   Consider how repeated mixing impacts sediment characteristics.

6. 6.

   A river is found to have increased gas bubble formation due to organic decay. Predict the implications for chemical transport in sediments.

   Hint

   Think about how bubbles create channels for movement in fluids.