9/25 Bell Work

Describes the chemical, physical and biological attributes of water as it is fit for drinking, fishing, swimming, farming, etc

• Water Quality
• Water Sheds
• Dissolved oxygen
• nitrates

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The amount of oxygen in the water, measured in parts per million (ppm)

• pH
• Dissolved Oxygen
• nitrates
• eutrophication

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the healthiest combination listed?

• low pH, high nitrates, neutral temperature
• low temperature, neutral pH and low nitrates
• as many nitrates as possible, low temp and low pH
• high temp, high nitrates and high pH

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4