Overview
The geochemistry of heavy metals in sediments is a critical area of study that focuses on understanding how these metals behave in the environment. Heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, can accumulate in sediments and pose significant risks to ecosystems and human health. By analyzing se...
Key Terms
Example: Lead and mercury are common heavy metals found in polluted environments.
Example: River sediments can contain various pollutants, including heavy metals.
Example: Fish can bioaccumulate mercury from contaminated water.
Example: Bioremediation uses microorganisms to clean up heavy metal contamination.
Example: The toxicity of cadmium can lead to kidney damage in humans.
Example: Grab sampling is a common method for collecting sediment.
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intermediateKey Concepts
heavy metalssediment analysisenvironmental impactremediation techniques