Test Review: Ecocolumns

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What is the pH value of a solution with a pH less than 7?

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Acidic.

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What does pH measure?

Back

How acidic or basic a solution is.

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What does high turbidity indicate about water?

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Very murky or cloudy water.

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What happens if the temperature is too far above or below the preferred range for a species?

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It will decrease the number of individuals in a species.

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Which beaker has the highest turbidity?

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Beaker D.

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What is the pH value of a neutral solution?

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7.

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What is the effect of low pH on aquatic life?

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It can be harmful and decrease biodiversity.

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What is turbidity a measure of?

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

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What is the preferred temperature range for most aquatic species?

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Typically between 20°C and 25°C.

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What can cause an increase in turbidity in water bodies?

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Runoff from construction sites, soil erosion, and algal blooms.