Fukushima Entrance Science case studies
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The Fukushima Entrance Science Examination is a subject-based entrance assessment used by institutions in Fukushima Prefecture to gauge whether applicants have the science foundation needed for undergraduate study. It suits high-school graduates and other applicants preparing for university or college entrance in Japan who need to demonstrate competence across the natural sciences rather than in a single subject. The Fukushima Entrance Science case studies are 5 cases and about 2,390 words.
1Sealed Source Dose Budget for a School Survey
A high-school science club plans 10 weekly 2-hour surveys using a sealed Cs-137 check source (662 keV gamma) stored in a lab cabinet. Today the survey meter reads 20 µSv/h at 0.50 m from the unshielded source and 0.10 µSv/h background in the room.
504 words, about 3 min2Treating Metal-Laden Groundwater at a School Well
A school well beside a former metal-plating workshop is used for irrigating a vegetable garden. Laboratory analysis reports Ni²⁺ 0.08 mg/L, Cu²⁺ 0.30 mg/L, pH 5.8, alkalinity 10 mg/L as CaCO₃, and dissolved oxygen 6 mg/L.
458 words, about 2 min3Pond Fish Kill After a Heat Wave
A school pond covers 0.50 ha with a mean depth of 1.5 m and receives runoff from a fertilized sports field. In late August the water is 28°C.
482 words, about 2 min4Tsunami Evacuation Decision for a Coastal School
A coastal school in Fukushima Prefecture has 240 students. The building floor is 6 m above sea level and 900 m from the shore.
469 words, about 2 min5Sizing a Solar Power System for a Remote Seismic Station
A remote seismic station on a ridge in Fukushima Prefecture must run continuously at 15 W for a seismometer and telemetry. The station has one 12 V, 100 Ah lead-acid battery with a usable depth of discharge of 50%, and one 100 W solar panel.
477 words, about 2 min