Algal Bloom

What is the primary species that causes algal blooms?

• Aquificae

• Cyanobacteria

• Karenia brevis

• Dinophysis

What two tools does NOAA use to forecast blooms?

• satellite imagery and water samples

• water samples and fish samples

• water samples and algal detection devices

Algal blooms can be seen from space.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Where are algal blooms most frequent?

• Texas

• North Florida

• South Florida

• There are similar amounts throughout the Gulf of Mexico

If the trends in the image continue, public health in the coastal regions of the state might be impacted by (a)   .

• decreases in tourism to local beach

• increases in hospital visits within

• decreases in hospital visits within

• increases in need for monitoring of

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What does HAB stand for

• Healthcare Advisory Board

• Harmful Algal Blooms

• Heavy Algal Blooms

• Habitation module

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Algal blooms do not actually discolor the water.

• True

• False

Which organization issues forecasts to monitor bloom conditions?

• NOAA

• FDA

• FWC

Algal blooms can also become airborne and cause respiratory issues in people.

• True

• False

What is the original cause of eutrophication?

• Too many predators

• Too much bacteria

• Excess fertilizer

• Too much oxygen

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4