Water Quality Quiz

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

• Watersheds

• Water systems

• Water Quality

• Turbidity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• Ph

• Nitrates

• Phosphates

• Dissolved Oxygen

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

We used bioindicators to measure the quality of water.  What is a bioindicator?

• Keystone species

• Aquatic organisms

• An organism sensitive to its environment

• Macroinvertebrates

Which is NOT a physical components of water quality?

• Turbidity

• Temperature

• Ph

• Water movement

Which temperature is best for aquatic ecosystems regarding water quality?

• Medium

• Cold

• Hot

• Room temperature

_________ water temperatures will decrease O2 (oxygen) and increase sediments.

• Moving

• Changing

• Warmer

• Cooler

________ turbidity can decrease dissolved oxygen in the water.

• High

• Low

• Light

• Potable

Dissolved oxygen can occur through which TWO processes

• Respiration / Movement

• Biological gas exchange / photosynthesis

• Nitrates / Phosphates

• Photosynthesis / Water movement

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which watershed is most likely going to have the largest (negative) impact on water quality?

• Natural Valley

• Farmland with agriculture and crops

• Fields & Meadows

• Small prairie near a pond

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

True or False: Increased salinity would improve water quality and increase biodiversity

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1