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

A. Rate of pollutant generation within the system

B. Inflow rate of the pollutant

C. Rate of diffusion of the pollutant within the system

D. Outflow rate of the pollutant

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

A. 8%

B. ~11 %

C. 5%

D. 16 %

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

A. Mixing is uniform but gradual along the river length

B. Mixing only occurs at specific points along the river

C. No mixing occurs along the river length

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

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4. 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. Difference between inflow and outflow rates

C. Initial pollutant concentration

D. Reactor volume

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Charles's Law

B. Fick's Law

C. Boyle's Law

D. Henry's Law

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

A. Dissolved oxygen concentration

B. Volume of the water body

C. Water temperature

D. Pollutant concentration in the inflow

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

A. They are too complex to be solved analytically

B. They are only applicable to small-scale systems

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

D. They require extensive data collection

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

A. It determines the size of the pollution source

B. It controls the flow rate of fresh air

C. It represents the rate of pollutant removal

D. It influences the generation and decay of pollutants

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

A. By reflecting solar energy

B. By absorbing all radiation

C. By emitting long wavelengths

D. By increasing atmospheric pressure

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