Water Quality

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What is dissolved oxygen?

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The measure of the amount of oxygen that is dissolved in water.

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What does a pH value of less than 7 indicate?

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It indicates that the water is acidic.

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What is a bioindicator?

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An organism sensitive to its environment, used to measure the quality of water.

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Does cold water hold more dissolved oxygen than warm water?

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True.

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What is the pH range of healthy water?

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6.5-8.5.

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What is turbidity in water?

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

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What is eutrophication?

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A process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the significance of measuring pH in water quality?

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It helps determine the acidity or basicity of the water, which affects aquatic life.

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What are some common sources of water pollution?

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Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, sewage discharge, and plastic waste.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What is the role of plants in maintaining water quality?

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Plants can absorb nutrients and pollutants, helping to filter and clean water.