Practice Organic Matter And Cementing Agents (35.3.5)

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Question 1.
What is organic matter?
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Think about what compost is made of.
Question 2.
Name a cementing agent.
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What minerals are often found in rocks?
3Question 3.
What is the primary effect of organic matter on groundwater?
- Increases yield
- Decreases yield
- No effect
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Think about how decaying material behaves in water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cementing agents can improve specific yield.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens when substances stick together.
Question 5.
Given an aquifer with high organic content, design a strategy to maintain specific yield.
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Consider methods used in agriculture to maintain soil health.
Question 6.
Analyze the long-term effects of cementing agents on regional water supply in a town reliant on aquifers.
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What alternatives might the town explore if their aquifer becomes less productive?

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