Water Quality Indicators

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What is potable water?

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Potable water is water that is safe to drink.

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What happens to fish in a lake when the water's dissolved oxygen is low and temperature is high?

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Large numbers of fish are likely to die.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is a bioindicator?

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A bioindicator is a species that depends on specific conditions to survive.

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What can be concluded if a body of water has low levels of dissolved oxygen?

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It can be concluded that the water temperature is high.

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Why is measuring the salinity of water important?

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Measuring salinity is important for assessing the density of water bodies.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is dissolved oxygen?

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Dissolved oxygen is the amount of oxygen that is present in water, essential for aquatic life.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is turbidity?

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Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How does temperature affect dissolved oxygen levels in water?

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Higher temperatures generally decrease the solubility of oxygen in water.

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What is the significance of pH in water quality?

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pH affects the chemical behavior of pollutants and the health of aquatic organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What role do aquatic plants play in water quality?

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Aquatic plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis and can help filter pollutants.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3