Aquatic Science

What is the meaning of the term "estuary" in aquatic science?

• A deep ocean trench

• The area where freshwater mixes with saltwater

• A mountain stream

• A coral reef

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Which word describes the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

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What does "watershed" refer to?

• A type of aquatic plant

• An area of land that drains into a body of water

• A weather event

• A marine animal

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What is the definition of "dissolved oxygen" in water quality testing?

• Oxygen that is trapped in ice

• Oxygen molecules present in water available for aquatic organisms

• Oxygen in the air above water

• Oxygen produced by rocks

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Which term describes the network of feeding relationships in an aquatic ecosystem?

• Water cycle

• Food web

• Watershed

• Runoff

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What does "pH" measure in water chemistry?

• The amount of salt

• The acidity or basicity of a solution

• The temperature

• The amount of sediment

What is the meaning of "runoff" in the context of watersheds?

• Water that seeps into the ground

• Water that flows over land into bodies of water

• Water that evaporates

• Water that is frozen

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Which word refers to the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Infiltration

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What does "salinity" mean in aquatic science?

• The amount of oxygen in water

• The concentration of dissolved salts in water

• The temperature of water

• The clarity of water

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What is a "producer" in an aquatic food web?

• An organism that eats other organisms

• An organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis

• An organism that decomposes dead matter

• An organism that lives on the ocean floor

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