North South University

School of Health and Life Sciences

Department of Environmental Science & Management

Lab Experiment 4

Submitted by:

Tayeeba Tasnuva-2013403630

Submitted to:

Dr. Abdus Samad Azad (ASA2)

Assistant Professor
Question 1. Now look at the AQI value for any five places of Dhaka city and take

screenshots. Compare the AQI values of different places and observe if these changes with

day/night time. Write down the health concern of the AQI.

Answer: Table of screenshots of 5 places of Dhaka city to observe AQI value changes with

day/night time.

Location AQI value after 8 am (day) AQI value after 1 am (night)

Aga

Khan

Academ

y
Japan

Garden

City

BUET

central

road
 Gulshan

lake

park

US

Embass

From the table above, I have observed 5 places of Dhaka City with their AQI value at day and

night time. Here, the AQI value and the situation of day time is almost similar to night time in
this city. It shows that in Japan Garden City, Gulshan lake park, BUET central road and Aga

Khan Academy, the air quality in night time is respectfully 152, 168, 187 and 199 which is even

worse. Elevated levels of air pollution, as indicated by the Air Quality Index (AQI), pose

significant health concerns by increasing the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

Long-term exposure to poor air quality can lead to chronic health issues, while short-term

exposure can exacerbate existing conditions and cause immediate respiratory distress.

Question 2: Fill in the information in Table 1 Students will calculate the density of water at

the given temperature.

Parameters Measurements and calculations

Volume of water (ml) 100

Mass of empty flask (g) 57.83

Mass of flask (g) + mass of water (g)

Mass of water (g)

Density of water (g/ml)

[mass/volume]

Answer: Given that,

Mass of empty flask (g) = 57.83 gm

Volume of water = 100 ml

Mass of flask (g) + mass of water (g) = 159.40 gm

Mass of water = (159.40-57.03) gm = 101.57 gm

Density of water = Mass/ Volume = (101.57/ 100) gm/ ml = 1.015 gm/ ml

Parameters Measurements and calculations

Volume of water (ml) 100

Mass of flask (g) 57.83

Mass of flask (g) + mass of water (g) 159.40

Mass of water (g) 101.57

Density of water (g/ml) 1.015

[mass/volume]

Question 3: The approximate volume of ocean water is 1.35×10 24 cm3. Assume that this

volume is at 25°C and with the density of g/cm3. Calculate the mass of this much water. Use

the density of water you measured in question 2. Show your work and calculation in detail.

Answer: Given that at 25° C,

Volume of ocean water = 1.35×10 24 cm3

Density of water = 1.015 gm/ml

So, the mass of the water = Density× Volume = (1.015×1.35×1024 ) cm3 = 1.371195×1024 cm3

Question 4: Now using the mass you obtained in question 3 and the known density of water

at 60°C (0.9840g/cm3), compute the volume of water at this temperature. Show your work

and calculation in detail.

Answer: Given that,

Density of water = 0.9840gm/cm 3 at 60° C

From question 3 we got,

Mass of water = 1.371195×1024 cm3

So, Volume = Mass/ density = (1.371195×1024 /0.9840) cm3 = 1.393490×1024 cm3

Question 5. Translate your answer from Question 4 into an estimate of sea level rise that

would result from such a temperature increase from room temperature to 60° C. Think of

the world oceans as a large box to simplify this calculation. Given that the surface area of

the oceans is 3.61×1018 cm 2, calculate the depth (in m and km) for the ocean at the two

water temperatures at room temperature and 60°C. Volume at room temperature 25°C) is

1.35×10 24 cm3 and volume at 60° C is the volume you got in Question 4 . Also calculate how

much the sea level will rise due to the temperature increase.

Answer: We know,

Volume of the box = length× width× depth

Surface area of the box = Length× width

So, depth of the box = (Volume of the box/surface area of the box)

At 25° C,

Volume of the box = 1.35×1024 cm3

Surface area of the box = 3.61×1024 cm2

So, depth of the box = (Volume of the box /surface area of the box)
 = (1.35×1024 / 3.61×1018) cm

= 0.37396122×106 cm

= 373961.22 cm

At 60° C,

Depth of the box = (1.3934×1024 /3.61×1018) cm = 0.3859833×106 cm = 385983.3 cm

So, the sea level rise would be = (385983.3-373961.22) cm = 12022.08 cm

= 120 m

= 0.120 km

Question 6. Look at the map of Bangladesh. Which areas do you think are going to be most

affected from the sea level rise? Write down some the impacts of sea level rise in

Bangladesh.

Answer: Bangladesh's low-lying geography makes it particularly vulnerable to sea level rise.

Some of the areas that could be most affected are:

Coastal Regions: Low-lying coastal areas, such as the Sundarbans (the world's largest mangrove

forest) and coastal cities like Khulna and Chittagong, are particularly vulnerable.

River Delta Regions: The deltaic regions formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna

rivers are prone to salinity intrusion and flooding.

Island Districts: Low-lying islands like Bhola, as well as coastal districts like Satkhira and

Barguna, may suffer significant consequences.

The impacts of sea level rise in Bangladesh could include:

Saltwater intrusion: As sea levels rise, saline water may enter freshwater sources, affecting

drinking water and agricultural land.

Increased Flooding: More frequent and severe flooding, particularly during cyclone and

monsoon seasons, can cause population displacement and infrastructure damage.

Agricultural Land Loss: Saltwater intrusion and increased flooding could have a negative impact

on coastal agriculture, resulting in lower crop yields.

Coastal Erosion: It is exacerbated by rising sea levels, putting homes, infrastructure, and

ecosystems at risk.

Displacement of Communities: Sea level rise may force communities to relocate, posing social

and economic challenges.

Impact on Biodiversity: The unique ecosystems of coastal and deltaic regions, including the

Sundarbans, may be disrupted, affecting biodiversity and livelihoods that rely on these

ecosystems.