Water Quality and Pollution

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What is turbidity?

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The clearness or cloudiness of the water.

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Why is nonpoint pollution difficult to prevent?

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Because the source of nonpoint pollution is difficult to identify.

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What do we call the area where a river meets the ocean?

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Estuary.

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What is Dissolved Oxygen?

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The amount of oxygen in the water.

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Why is water in an aquifer not dirty?

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The ground acts as a filter cleaning the water as it infiltrates into the aquifer.

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What is water quality?

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The measure of the condition of water, including chemical, physical, and biological characteristics.

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What are the main sources of water pollution?

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Industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, sewage, and urban runoff.

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What is an estuary?

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A coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

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What is point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or a factory.

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What is the role of wetlands in water quality?

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Wetlands act as natural filters, absorbing pollutants and improving water quality.