2 - Resuspension and Its Effects
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What is resuspension?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to particles in water during storms.
What does TSS stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what we measure in water quality assessments.
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What process is referred to when solid particles are lifted from sediment into the water column?
💡 Hint: It sounds like 're' and 'suspending'.
True or False: Bioturbation hinders chemical transport in sediments.
💡 Hint: It’s the opposite, think about how organisms work with sediment.
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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.
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.
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