Water Quality Testing- Aquatic Science

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Factors that affect dissolved oxygen include

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Temperature and stream flow.

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What is pH?

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pH is the measurement of how acidic or basic a solution is.

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Does cold water hold more dissolved oxygen than warm water?

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True

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What does Dissolved Oxygen mean?

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How much oxygen is in the water.

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What is the pH level considered basic?

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A pH greater than 7 is considered basic.

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What is the effect of temperature on dissolved oxygen?

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Cold water holds more dissolved oxygen than warm water.

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What is the significance of stream flow in water quality?

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Stream flow affects the amount of dissolved oxygen in water.

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What does a pH of 7 indicate?

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A pH of 7 is considered neutral.

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What happens to dissolved oxygen levels when carbon dioxide increases?

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Increased carbon dioxide can lower dissolved oxygen levels.

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What is the relationship between aquatic life and dissolved oxygen?

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Aquatic life, such as fish and amphibians, requires dissolved oxygen to survive.