QUIZ: Environmental Modelling

Environmental Modelling

Environmental modeling is the process of creating mathematical models to simulate the behavior of environmental systems. These models are used to predict the effects of human activities on the environment, such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion.

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1. Which law governs the diffusion of pollutants in both air and water?

A. Charles's Law

B. Fick's Law

C. Henry's Law

D. Boyle's Law

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2. Which of the following is NOT a key component of a mass balance equation for a pollutant in an environmental system?

A. Inflow rate of the pollutant

B. Rate of pollutant generation within the system

C. Rate of diffusion of the pollutant within the system

D. Outflow rate of the pollutant

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3. In the context of air pollution modeling, what does the term “residence time” refer to?

A. The average time a pollutant molecule remains in a specific region of the atmosphere

B. The time it takes for a pollutant to react with other chemicals in the atmosphere

C. The time it takes for a pollutant to travel from its source to a receptor location

D. The time it takes for a pollutant to be removed from the atmosphere by natural processes

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4. What is the primary limitation of using steady-state models for environmental systems?

A. They cannot account for changes in environmental conditions over time

B. They are too complex to be solved analytically

C. They are only applicable to small-scale systems

D. They require extensive data collection

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5. When modeling pollutant dispersion in a river, what key assumption does the Plug Flow Reactor (PFR) model make about mixing?

A. Complete and instantaneous mixing along the entire river length b)

B. No mixing occurs along the river length

C. Mixing only occurs at specific points along the river

D. Mixing is uniform but gradual along the river length

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6. In a non-steady-state Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) model, which factor most significantly impacts the rate of change of pollutant concentration?

A. Reaction rate constant

B. Reactor volume

C. Initial pollutant concentration

D. Difference between inflow and outflow rates

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7. Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the rate of pollutant generation in a water body?

A. Water temperature

B. Volume of the water body

C. Dissolved oxygen concentration

D. Pollutant concentration in the inflow

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8. what is the maximum possible efficiency for an OTEC system?

A. 16 %

B. ~11 %

C. 5%

D. 8%

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9. How does the Earth’s radiation balance contribute to the greenhouse effect?

A. By increasing atmospheric pressure

B. By reflecting solar energy

C. By absorbing all radiation

D. By emitting long wavelengths

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10. What is the significance of the reaction rate coefficient in modeling pollution problems?

A. It influences the generation and decay of pollutants

B. It represents the rate of pollutant removal

C. It determines the size of the pollution source

D. It controls the flow rate of fresh air

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