Practice Reasons For Analysis (1.1) - Introduction to Source Apportionment and Chemical Composition

Practice: Reasons for Analysis

Lesson 1.1Introduction to Source Apportionment and Chemical Composition

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Question 1.
What is one reason for analyzing particulate matter?
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Think about why it's important to save money while doing analyses.
Question 2.
Define source apportionment.
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What are we determining about the pollution?
3Question 3.
What is one primary reason for measuring particulate matter?
- A) Cost
- B) Color
- C) Size
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Think about financial constraints for analysis.
4Question 4.
True or False: Scattering diameter and aerodynamic diameter are the same.
- True
- False
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Recall the definitions of both terms.
Question 5.
If a city were to implement a new air quality monitoring program, describe the key steps they should take and how they could overcome cost barriers.
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Consider the balance between cost and technology.
Question 6.
Given a scenario of mixed PM sources from traffic and industry, how would you propose a measurement strategy to differentiate these sources?
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Think of what tools would help unravel the complexity of mixed pollution sources.

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