Midterm 2

Question 1

reference area for metal minining field based impact studies

Answer 1

the habitat and waters frequented by biota that is NOT exposed to contaminant discharge - with characteristics as similar as possible to the exposure area

Question 2

exposure area for metal minining field based impact studies

Answer 2

habitat and waters frequented by biota exposed to contaminant discharge

Question 3

limnological and hydrological factors to consider for metal minining field based impact studies

Answer 3

seasonality - the flow or discharge of a river or stream can differ by season due to snow melt or summer drought

temperature gradients in lakes - lakes are warmer towards the bottom which form layers that affect where the effluent will go