Course: BLD 163 Basic Site Assessment

Assignment

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Writing Assignments

After reviewing all information via the weblinks, videos and readings answer the following questions:

In your opinion, what are the top 5 non-point source pollutants and why?

Which is more prevalent in the U.S.: contamination from point sources or non- point sources? Provide a reason for your answer in 3-5 sentences and submit to your instructor’s dropbox

After watching the Groundwater movement videos in your own words,describe the factors that influence ground water movement in 5-7 sentences and submit to your instructor’s dropbox

Consider the following scenario: A small gas station is located on a street corner. Diesel and gasoline are stored in ASTs. Across the street, the terrain falls sharply to a creek that does not carry water year around. The gas station seems to be sitting on level ground. Behind the station is a natural rock wall. In case of a catastrophic tank rupture, how will the product be transported in the environment?

1. Do you have enough information to identify all possible transport mechanisms? If not, what information would you need in addition to what is provided?
2. Identify all transport mechanisms you can based on the information provided and describe the pathway(s).

Submit to your instructor’s dropbox.