3.5 - Time-Averaged Flux Measurement
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What is the primary reason for measuring flux at the soil-air interface?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction with groundwater.
How does moisture content affect the soil’s flux?
💡 Hint: Consider the state of soil.
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What is the purpose of measuring flux at the soil-air interface?
💡 Hint: Consider why soil quality monitoring is important.
True or False: Flux measurements remain constant regardless of the soil moisture level.
💡 Hint: Think about how moisture affects movement.
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Given a scenario where the concentration of a contaminant at the soil-air interface decreased from 20 mg/L to 5 mg/L over a period of 30 days, calculate the flux assuming an area of 2 m².
💡 Hint: Use mass balance principles in your calculation.
If a farmer applies pesticides in a wet season, describe the expected trend of contaminant flux over the following months.
💡 Hint: Think about the cyclical nature of agricultural practices and moisture effects.
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