Earth and Human Activity Vocabulary

What is potable water?

• water that is safe to drink

• water that is not safe to drink

• water that is used for industrial purposes

What is water quality used to describe?

• the health of a water system

• the temperature of water

• the taste of water

What is dissolved oxygen important for?

• fish and other aquatic animals

• photosynthesis in plants

• soil erosion

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What are nitrates used for?

• growth by plants and algae

• manufacturing of explosives

• water purification

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What are phosphates commonly found in?

• fertilizers and pesticides

• beverages and snacks

• clothing and textiles

What does turbidity measure?

• how clear water is

• the temperature of water

• the salinity of water

What is a bioindicator?

• a living organism that is able to indicate if environment is healthy or not

• a device used to measure temperature

• a type of weather pattern

What is eutrophication?

• A phenomenon in which a body of water becomes rich in nutrients

• A process of photosynthesis in plants

• A method of soil erosion control

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What are macroinvertebrates?

• organisms without backbones, which are visible to the eye without the aid of a microscope

• plants that grow in water

• vertebrates that live in the ocean

What is stewardship?

• responsibility for conserving and restoring the Earth's resources for future generations

• a method of farming that uses synthetic fertilizers

• a type of financial investment

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