Practice Natural Attenuation And Biodegradation (2.1.1) - Introduction to Coastal Contamination

Practice: Natural Attenuation and Biodegradation

Lesson 2.1.1Introduction to Coastal Contamination

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Question 1.
Define natural attenuation in a simple sentence.
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Think about how nature cleans itself.
Question 2.
What is biodegradation?
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Consider what happens to food waste in a compost bin.
3Question 3.
What is monitored natural recovery?
- A chemical process
- A method of passive remediation
- An aggressive cleanup method
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Think about how the environment heals itself.
4Question 4.
True or False: Dredging always improves water quality.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens to sediments when they are disturbed.
Question 5.
Design a remediation strategy for a hypothetical contaminated site using one of the methods discussed. Explain your rationale and expected outcomes.
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Think about the pros and cons of each method and the specific site conditions.
Question 6.
Evaluate the long-term effectiveness of dredging as a remediation method in relation to sediment resuspension and chemical discharge.
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Consider the environmental repercussions over time.

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