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In the last challenge, Kasios company denied any allegations of industrial waste dumping. They stressed that there is no ground pollution near the remote forest protection station. However, recent findings indicate that the soil sample has been removed. In this case, the ornithologist decides to use water sensor readings to determine what caused the pollution.<br/><br/> | In the last challenge, Kasios company denied any allegations of industrial waste dumping. They stressed that there is no ground pollution near the remote forest protection station. However, recent findings indicate that the soil sample has been removed. In this case, the ornithologist decides to use water sensor readings to determine what caused the pollution.<br/><br/> | ||
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| + | <font size="3"><font color="#1C97AB">Question1</font></font>: Characterize the past and most recent situation with respect to chemical contamination in the Boonsong Lekagul waterways. Do you see any trends of possible interest in this investigation? | ||
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| + | <font size="3"><font color="#1C97AB">Question2</font></font>: What anomalies do you find in the waterway samples dataset? How do these affect your analysis of potential problems to the environment? Is the Hydrology Department collecting sufficient data to understand the comprehensive situation across the Preserve? What changes would you propose to make in the sampling approach to best understand the situation? | ||
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| + | <font size="3"><font color="#1C97AB">Question3</font></font>: After reviewing the data, do any of your findings cause particular concern for the Pipit or other wildlife? Would you suggest any changes in the sampling strategy to better understand the waterways situation in the Preserve? <br/><br/> | ||
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VAST Challenge 2018: Trying to be an environmental detective
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In the last challenge, Kasios company denied any allegations of industrial waste dumping. They stressed that there is no ground pollution near the remote forest protection station. However, recent findings indicate that the soil sample has been removed. In this case, the ornithologist decides to use water sensor readings to determine what caused the pollution.
Reference Question
Question1: Characterize the past and most recent situation with respect to chemical contamination in the Boonsong Lekagul waterways. Do you see any trends of possible interest in this investigation?
Question2: What anomalies do you find in the waterway samples dataset? How do these affect your analysis of potential problems to the environment? Is the Hydrology Department collecting sufficient data to understand the comprehensive situation across the Preserve? What changes would you propose to make in the sampling approach to best understand the situation?
Question3: After reviewing the data, do any of your findings cause particular concern for the Pipit or other wildlife? Would you suggest any changes in the sampling strategy to better understand the waterways situation in the Preserve?
