Water Quality Factors

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What is water quality?

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It describes the condition of the water.

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What does high turbidity indicate?

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Very murky or cloudy water.

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What is the healthiest combination of water quality factors?

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Low temperature, neutral pH, and low nitrates.

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What are some specific water quality factors?

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Dissolved Oxygen, pH, and temperature.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is salinity?

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The property of containing salt.

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What is turbidity?

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The measure of how clear water is, affected by suspended particles.

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What is pH in water quality?

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A measure of how acidic or basic the water is.

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What is dissolved oxygen?

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The amount of oxygen that is present in water, essential for aquatic life.

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What factors can affect water temperature?

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Seasonal changes, depth, and surrounding environment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the impact of high nitrates in water?

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Can lead to algal blooms and negatively affect aquatic ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5