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Question 1 Chapter 4: Discuss differences between biologic indicators and biologic monitors and their required attributes.Question 2 Briefly describe the uses of modeling in environmental toxicology.Question 3 Chapter 4/Week 4: Briefly describe one field and one laboratory based approach for assessing the biological and ecological effects of toxic substances. Include advantages and limitations.Question 4 Paquin et al. (2002): Briefly describe the chronology of major advances in the regulatory approach used in the United States for water-quality criteria.
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Question 5 Which is NOT an input parameter to the “Biotic Ligand Model”? A. Fe B. pH C. Ca D. Na E. SO4 Question 6 Week 4: Briefly describe the “biotic ligand” with respect to copper toxicity to a fathead minnow.Question 7 On the basis of the Biotic Ligand Model, the aquatic ecosystem criterion maximum concentration (CMC) [acute surface-water toxicity limit] for copper at surface water site EB-1 is micrograms per liter (µg/L). Provide your answer to one decimal place (X.X). Question 8 The hazard quotient for the surface-water concentration at site EB-1 relative to the acute surface-water toxicity limit (CMC) for copper at that site is. Provide your answer to one decimal place (X.X). Question 9
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