water quality

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Potable water is water that is ______________.

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safe to drink

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Water with high turbidity...

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is cloudy and hard to see through.

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El nivel neutro de pH es el ______________.

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7

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A negative effect of excess nitrates in water is:

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algae blooms

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The water samples are arranged from left to right from most turbid to least turbid. Verdadero o Falso?

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falso

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What is turbidity?

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A measure of how clear water is; high turbidity means cloudy water.

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What does pH measure in water?

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The acidity or alkalinity of the water.

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What is the ideal pH range for drinking water?

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Between 6.5 and 8.5.

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What are nitrates?

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Chemical compounds that can come from fertilizers and can affect water quality.

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What is an algal bloom?

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A rapid increase in the population of algae in water, often due to excess nutrients.