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“Sources of Radon”

The response addresses possible sources of radon.

Prior description, sources specific to Ramavalley Estates are addressed, and the response is supported with specific references.

Prior description and point, non point, and historical radon sources in Ramavalley Estates are discussed.

Prior description and the major radon source in Ramavalley Estates is described in detail.

“Relative Concentrations”

The response addresses concentrations of radon in the environment.

Prior description and specific human activities and/or environmental conditions related to concentration are cited and referenced.

Prior description and GIS resources are used in the response.

Prior description plus correct areas/sources of concentration are cited and linked with sampling data.

“Interaction with the environment”

The response addresses how radon is found in and interacts with the environment.

Prior description, air, water, and soil are addressed, and the response is supported with specific references.

Prior description, both ground and surface water are addressed as well as information on solubility and volatility.

Prior description and environmental interactions are given relative importance.

The response addresses whether environmental conditions affect radon’s bioavailability.

Prior description and the response is supported with specific references.

Prior description and each listed condition (temperature, light, weather, soil type, etc) is addressed.

Prior description and the response is accurate.

“Persistence” and #6 “Movement”

The responses address the persistence of radon and its movement within the environment.

Prior description and the responses are supported with specific references.

Prior description and the different types of movement and their relative importance is addressed.

Prior description and the responses are accurate.

The response addresses where high concentrations of radon are likely to be found.

Prior description and the response is supported with specific references.

Prior description and the sites are linked to the activities and conditions that produced them.

Prior description, the response is accurate, and it includes the relative magnitude of the various sources.

“Predicting Concentration”

The response addresses whether high concentrations of radon can be predicted.

Prior description and the response is supported with specific references.

Prior description and the how and why of prediction is addressed.

Prior description and the response is accurate.

“Contribution and Responsibility”

The participant works within their role while researching and gathering information.

Prior description and the participant shares relevant information with teammates.

Prior description and the participant has a high frequency of communication with teammates.

Prior description and the participant completes all work in a timely fashion.

“Working as a team”

The participant provides and receives feedback during the work on section B.

Prior description and the participant accepts and uses feedback from teammates.

Prior description and the participant works to include all team members in the process.

Prior description and the participant works to mediate problems within the team.