Water Quality Indicators

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What is the intensity of heat present in water?

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Temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What indicates that a water source is healthy in terms of bioindicators?

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High Diversity

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What does turbidity refer to in water quality?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What can cause a change in pH levels in water?

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Farm runoff

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What is the best pH level for aquatic organisms?

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8

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What does high turbidity in water indicate?

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It may indicate pollution or the presence of sediments.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the significance of pH in water quality?

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pH affects the solubility and biological availability of chemical constituents.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is conductivity in the context of water quality?

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A measure of water's ability to conduct an electric current, indicating the presence of ions.

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What is the effect of heavy rain on water quality?

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It can lead to runoff that may alter pH and introduce pollutants.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What are bioindicators?

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Organisms used to assess the health of an ecosystem.