Aquatic Science Test Review

Water molecules being attracted to and sticking to other water molecules.

• Cohesion

• Surface Tension

• Solvent

• Adhesion

Water molecules being attracted to and sticking to other substances.

• Cohesion

• Surface Tension

• Solvent

• Adhesion

Water's ability to dissolve other substances makes it a good...

• Cohesion

• Surface Tension

• Solvent

• Adhesion

The property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules

• Cohesion

• Surface Tension

• Solvent

• Adhesion

The series of processes by which nitrogen and its compounds are interconverted in the environment and in living organisms, including nitrogen fixation and decomposition.

• Water Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle

• Oxygen Cycle

Where does ammonia come from within an aquatic ecosystem?

• A - Waste product of fish

• B - Decomposition of organic material

• Both A & B

• Neither A nor B

_________ live within the water of an aquatic ecosystem and are responsible for breaking down ammonia and nitrites

• Parasites

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

Which choice best indicates a safe pH range for freshwater fish

• 5.5 - 8.5

• 3.5 - 5.5

• 6.0 - 8.0

• 7.0 - 9.0

It is recommended that you do a 20-30% water change every...

• Day

• Week

• Month

• Year

The ______ is the driving power of the water cycle

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth