Health of Water and Pollution Flashcardizz

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What does high turbidity in water indicate?

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It is unsafe to drink.

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What factors greatly affect the health of a river system?

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Nitrate levels and turbidity.

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What is filtration?

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The process of removing something unwanted from a liquid or gas using a filter.

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What is non-point source pollution?

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Water pollution that does not have a specific point of origin, such as runoff from land and roads.

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What are bio-indicators?

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Organisms used to monitor the health of an ecosystem.

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What is point source pollution?

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Water pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source.

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What is eutrophication?

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The process by which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.

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What are nitrates?

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Chemical compounds that include nitrogen and oxygen, often used as fertilizers.

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How does pH affect water quality?

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pH measures how acidic or basic a liquid is, which can impact aquatic life.

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What is the significance of dissolved oxygen in water?

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Dissolved oxygen is essential for the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms.