Water Quality

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
+6
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why are too many nutrients (like nitrates and phosphates) bad for our waters?
Nutrients decrease the pH of the water, causing it to become increasingly acidic
Nutrients change the salinity of the water
Wetlands filter out runoff that may contain nutrients
Nutrients in the water cause too much algae growth, which decrease the level of oxygen in the water
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which glass contains water with high turbidity?
Glass 1
Glass 2
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A body of water showed a high turbidity level, high levels of nitrates and phosphates, a pH of 7.5, and low dissolved oxygen levels. Would this body of water be considered healthy?
Yes
No
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is water quality?
It describes the condition of the water
It is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth
It is the property of containing salt
It is the total amount of suspended solids.
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The residents of a suburban neighborhood have been experiencing foul-smelling tap water for several weeks. They suspect contamination and are concerned about the safety of their drinking water. What action should the residents take to address the issue with their tap water? Select TWO answers.
Install a cheap water softening system.
Contact the local water utility for testing.
Boil the tap water before consumption.
Use bottled water for all household purposes
Ignore the issue as it might resolve on its own.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What piece of equipment did we use to measure turbidity?
a chemical test
bioidicators
a turbidity tube
turbidity sensor by measuring light scattered by the sample at 90 degrees
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
improved water quality can be achieved by
appropriate use of water
careful water storage and handling
proper land management
all of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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