35.3.5 - Organic Matter and Cementing Agents
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What is organic matter?
💡 Hint: Think about what compost is made of.
Name a cementing agent.
💡 Hint: What minerals are often found in rocks?
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What is the primary effect of organic matter on groundwater?
💡 Hint: Think about how decaying material behaves in water.
True or False: Cementing agents can improve specific yield.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when substances stick together.
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Given an aquifer with high organic content, design a strategy to maintain specific yield.
💡 Hint: Consider methods used in agriculture to maintain soil health.
Analyze the long-term effects of cementing agents on regional water supply in a town reliant on aquifers.
💡 Hint: What alternatives might the town explore if their aquifer becomes less productive?
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