Hydrosphere Test Grade Recovery

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What is an estuary?

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An area where rivers flow into the ocean and mix fresh and salt water, providing a nutrient-rich environment and shelter for young animals.

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What is Point Source Pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a specific site, which can be pointed at.

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Define salinity.

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The measure of how salty water is.

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What is Non-Point Source Pollution?

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Pollution that comes from diffuse sources, such as runoff from fertilizer from farms.

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What effect does an increase in water temperature have on aquatic habitats?

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It most likely results in an unhealthy aquatic habitat.

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What is the role of an estuary in the ecosystem?

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Estuaries provide a habitat for young animals and are crucial for nutrient cycling.

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What is the difference between Point Source and Non-Point Source Pollution?

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Point Source Pollution comes from a specific location, while Non-Point Source Pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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What is turbidity?

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

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How does salinity affect aquatic life?

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Different species of aquatic life thrive in different salinity levels; changes can impact their survival.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and can carry pollutants into water bodies.