6.2.2 (b) Preliminary Study Seismological Reservoir induced seismicity is a postulated link between of Research reservoir loading which may induce large seismic events; Letters (2012) controversy centres on whether loading is the final small 83: 806-814. contribution or the main cause of the seismicity. Seismicity in the Three Gorges Examples include the 1967 M6.5–Koyna dam, India and Reservoir, China 2008 M7.9–Zipingpu dam, China. This review examines data gathered during the filling of the Three Gorges dam. Plume busters Kansas A detailed and extensive interactive task where learners 6.2.2 (c) University work as geologists to investigate a leak from a pipeline which has caused contaminants to leach into the water table including chromium. Learners must locate the plume and work out how to prevent its spreading. Clay soil Soil Science Basic guide to the surface chemistry of clays, cation 6.2.2 (c) chemistry Society of exchange and sorbtion. This topic develops and applies America understanding from 2.1.1 and 6.1.3 to explain the adsorption of metal ions and complexes onto the charged surfaces of clay minerals. Phytoremediation Nature A detailed account of phytoremediation including all 6.2.2 (c) classifications and some diagrams, this could be a useful reference article for teaching staff. geoengineer A web-based course which gives a detailed overview of 6.2.2 (c) the processes of and application of (S/S) The content goes far beyond the understanding required by learners however the resources (data, graphics, PowerPoint slides and video) clearly illustrate the principals involved in S/S.
Preliminary Study of Seismicity in the Three Gorges Reservoir, China Seismological Research Letters (2012) 83: 806-814. Reservoir induced seismicity is a postulated link between reservoir loading which may induce large seismic events; controversy centres on whether loading is the final small contribution or the main cause of the seismicity. Examples include the 1967 M6.5–Koyna dam, India and 2008 M7.9–Zipingpu dam, China. This review examines data gathered during the filling of the Three Gorges dam. 6.2.2 (b) Plume busters Kansas University A detailed and extensive interactive task where learners work as geologists to investigate a leak from a pipeline which has caused contaminants to leach into the water table including chromium. Learners must locate the plume and work out how to prevent its spreading. 6.2.2 (c) Clay soil chemistry Soil Science Society of America Basic guide to the surface chemistry of clays, cation exchange and sorbtion. This topic develops and applies understanding from 2.1.1 and 6.1.3 to explain the adsorption of metal ions and complexes onto the charged surfaces of clay minerals. 6.2.2 (c) Phytoremediation Nature A detailed account of phytoremediation including all classifications and some diagrams, this could be a useful reference article for teaching staff. 6.2.2 (c) (S/S) geoengineer A web-based course which gives a detailed overview of the processes of and application of The content goes far beyond the understanding required by learners however the resources (data, graphics, PowerPoint slides and video) clearly illustrate the principals involved in S/S. 6.2.2 (c)
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