Urban Biodiversity Flashcard

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True or False: Companies that contaminate water do NOT need to comply with state and federal environmental regulations

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False: they need to comply and that's why they hire companies like ERM

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What does it mean to purge water?

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It's when you remove old water in the well to get the 'true' groundwater.

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True or False: You MUST purge groundwater before you start sampling

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True: you want to get the 'true' groundwater before you sample

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What is coal fly ash?

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It's a very fine, powdery material that's a byproduct of burning coal.

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What is a phase 2 investigation?

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When you collect samples and send them to a lab for analysis

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True or False: Upgradient wells are more likely to contaminate surface water

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False: Downgradient wells are in the passage of groundwater flow, not upgradient

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Do you think you'd want to be an environmental consultant?

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Yes! Sounds like a dream job to me, No way!!! Count me out, Not sure...I have to think about it