Water Quality Quiz 2

High turbidity means.....

• very clear water
• neutral pH
• very murky or cloudy water
• high nitrates

how does increasing nitrates impact stream health

• excess algae
• increased oxygen
• increased water clarity

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If water temperature goes UP, what happens to the level of Dissolved oxygen?

• It goes up
• It goes down

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What are some processes that cause diffusion (the spreading of matter through natural movements) of oxygen into the water?

• Frogs and fish

• Flowing of water and photosynthesis.

• pH and temperature

• All of the above

Temperature of the water impacts

• what kind of organisms can live in rivers, creeks and lakes.

• the amount of dissolved oxygen.

• the amount of minerals dissolved in the water.

• all of the above

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Too far above or below a preferred range of temperature will

• decrease the number of individuals in a species.

• increase a plant's ability to do photosynthesis.

• not matter because we did not measure this.

• not act as limiting factor.

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Runoff of sewage and agricultural wastes into coastal waters introduce

• algae growth

• rainwater

• surface runoff

• oil spill

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improved water quality can be achieved by

• appropriate use of water

• careful water storage and handling

• proper land management

• all of the above

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What 2 important nutrients are tested for in a body of water to check for eutrophication levels?

• nitrates and phosphates
• dissolved oxygen and pH
• CO₂ and O₂
• nitrates and dissolved oxygen

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A factory is located next to a river.  The factory has a sewage pipe running straight out of the factory and into the river.  This is an example of ________________________.

• point source pollution
• non-point pollution
• tertiary receiving stream
• primary treatment

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