Environmental Survey Techniques Quiz

What is one technique used for sampling terrestrial insects?

• Pitfall traps

• Water sampling

• Soil analysis

• Climate measurement

What is critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems according to the text?

• Increasing water levels

• Water quality testing

• Reducing water pollution

• Building more water reservoirs

What does the purpose of water quality testing help determine?

• The best fishing spots

• How environmental or human factors impact water quality

• The amount of salt in the ocean

• The best time for swimming

Which of the following is NOT a goal of water quality testing?

• Assessing aquatic health

• Measuring water parameters

• Increasing water pollution

• Determining environmental impacts

What does pH measure in water?

• Temperature

• Salinity

• Acidity or alkalinity

• Turbidity

What might cloudy water indicate?

• High oxygen levels

• Low pollution levels

• Pollution or high number of suspended particles

• High water temperature

How can the results of a water habitat survey be used in the concept of conservation?

• By increasing water pollution

• By developing strategies to protect aquatic life

• By promoting urban development

• By reducing water usage

Which method is used to determine nitrate and phosphate levels?

• pH testing

• DO meter

• Test kit instructions

• Turbidity tube

Which human activities should be considered for their impact on water quality?

• Fishing and boating

• Agriculture and industry

• Swimming and diving

• Hiking and camping

Why is it important to note if the water is clear or cloudy?

• It affects the water's temperature

• It determines the water's depth

• It indicates the presence of particles and potential contamination

• It changes the water's taste