Ch 11 Water

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What is the largest watershed in the United States?

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The Mississippi River.

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What type of water pollution do parasitic worms represent?

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Pathogen.

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What is a common effect of thermal pollution and artificial eutrophication?

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Both decrease the amount of dissolved oxygen in water.

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What infrastructure provides much of Southern California with freshwater?

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Aqueducts.

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What is an artificial lake created by building a dam called?

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Reservoir.

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Define watershed.

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A watershed is an area of land that drains into a particular water body, such as a river or lake.

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What is thermal pollution?

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Thermal pollution refers to the degradation of water quality by any process that changes ambient water temperature.

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What is artificial eutrophication?

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Artificial eutrophication is the process by which water bodies receive excess nutrients, leading to algal blooms.

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What are the main sources of water pollution?

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The main sources include pathogens, organic matter, inorganic chemicals, and heavy metals.

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What is the role of aqueducts?

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Aqueducts are structures designed to transport water from one location to another, often over long distances.