Water Quality Part 1 Online Learning

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What is the unit used to measure the amount of dissolved oxygen in water?

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Parts per Million (PPM)

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What does pH measure in water?

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The level of acidity/basic.

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What does it mean if a body of water is eutrophic?

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It means there is not enough dissolved oxygen (DO) in the water to support life.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What pH range indicates that water is alkaline/basic?

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The range of 8-14.

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Which type of water body typically has the highest amounts of dissolved oxygen?

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A mountain stream.

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What is dissolved oxygen (DO)?

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Oxygen that is present in water and is essential for aquatic life.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is the significance of measuring pH in water quality assessment?

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It helps determine the acidity or basicity of the water, which affects aquatic life.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What can cause a body of water to become eutrophic?

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Excess nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, often from fertilizers.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is turbidity in water?

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The cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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How does temperature affect dissolved oxygen levels in water?

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Warmer water holds less dissolved oxygen than cooler water.