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ESS.8.3.1 Water Quality

ESS.8.3.1 Water Quality

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Science

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8th Grade

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NGSS
MS-LS2-3, HS-LS2-7, MS-LS2-1

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Standards-aligned

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Ms. Yllaramendy CMMS

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32 Slides • 16 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes potable water?

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Water that is safe to drink

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Water that is safe for bathing and cleaning

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Water that is unsafe for any use

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Water that contains dissolved gases

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Fill in the Blank

Who measures water quality?

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Fill in the Blank

What type of water is safe to cook with?

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are chemical factors that affect water quality?

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Dissolved oxygen

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Temperature

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Bioindicators

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Salinity

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Fill in the Blank

As water temperature increases, it dissolves ___ of the important gases.

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Multiple Choice

Which physical factor of water quality is directly affected by the amount of solid particles suspended in water?

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Temperature

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Turbidity

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Water movement

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Salinity

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Multiple Choice

Do you want high or low turbidity in potable water?

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High turbidity

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Low turbidity

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Either is fine

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It does not matter

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a physical factor measured for water quality?

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Temperature

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Turbidity

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Water movement

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Nitrates

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Fill in the Blank

Water quality is based on three main types of factors: physical, chemical, and ___.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why dissolved oxygen is important in water?

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It helps aquatic organisms survive

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It increases the temperature of water

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It makes water taste better

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It prevents water from freezing

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways oxygen gets into water?

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Aquatic plants via photosynthesis

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Diffusion with the air from the atmosphere

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Evaporation

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Absorption by rocks

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Fill in the Blank

pH is measured on a scale from 0 to ___

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances is considered neutral on the pH scale?

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Milk

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Water

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Blood

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Egg White

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Fill in the Blank

What is the pH of pure water?

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Multiple Choice

Why can excess nitrates and phosphates in drinking water pose a health risk to humans?

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They make water taste better

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They are essential nutrients for plants

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They can cause harmful effects to human health

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They help clean the water

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common source of nitrates in runoff?

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Fertilizer

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Laundry

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Septic tank leakage

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Sewage

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