Practice Introduction To Coastal Contamination (1) - Introduction to Coastal Contamination

Practice: Introduction to Coastal Contamination

Lesson 1Introduction to Coastal Contamination

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Question 1.
What is monitored natural recovery?
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Think about how nature can help heal.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of in-situ capping.
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Consider the protective nature of a barrier.
3Question 3.
What does monitored natural recovery rely on?
- Active intervention
- Natural processes
- Chemical additives
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Focus on how nature can work over time.
4Question 4.
True or False: In-situ capping can affect local biota.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens when you cover something with a barrier.
Question 5.
Design a remediation strategy for a fictional polluted coastal area with light industrial contamination and possible ecological impacts. Justify your choice of remediation.
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Consider the levels of pollution and the importance of ecosystem health when designing.
Question 6.
Critique the environmental benefits and drawbacks of using dredging in a heavily trafficked shipping area.
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Evaluate both side effects and benefits to determine the net effect.

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