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Quiz 2 Water Quality

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A lake near William's house has water with high turbidity 

a)

is cloudy and hard to see through

b)

is clear

2.

During a school project, Aria, James, and Olivia observed a high number of macroinvertebrates such as stoneflies, mayflies, and water boatmen in a local stream. This abundance of macroinvertebrates is an indication of:

a)

Poor water quality

b)

Good water quality

c)

Don't tell us anything about water quality

d)

Invertibrates don't tell us anything about water quality

3.

During a science project, Scarlett observed a pond over several months. What could cause the water temperature in the pond to increase?

a)

Cold winter months

b)

Increased Dissolved Oxygen

c)

Pollution such as sediment in the water

d)

Shade from trees along riparian zones

4.

In a recent biology class, Daniel learned about an important element for fish and other aquatic animals to live. What is it?

a)

dissolved oxygen

b)

substrate

c)

brackish water

d)

algae

5.

Priya is conducting an experiment to determine the measure of the amount of dissolved salts in a given amount of liquid from the local sea. What is she measuring?

a)

salinity

b)

bio-indicators

c)

wave

d)

tide

6.

Lily is conducting a science project to determine how suitable water from different sources may be for drinking. What measure should she focus on?

a)

turbidity

b)

mangrove forest

c)

tide

d)

potability

7.

In a study of a local river ecosystem, Aria, Arjun, and Grace are testing for indicators of healthy water systems. Which of the following results would indicate a healthy system?

a)

high nitrates, high pH, and low temperatures

b)

low temperatures, high dissolved oxygen, and neutral pH

8.

What is the possible effect of high nitrate level in water systems near Abigail's farm?

a)

algal bloom

b)

fewer algae

9.

Grace is testing the water quality of a local lake. She mentions the term 'pH' during her analysis. What is she referring to?

a)

The property of the water containing salt

b)

The measure of the amount of oxygen that is dissolved in the lake water

c)

The amount of suspended solids in the lake water

d)

The measurement of the acidity or basicity of the lake water

10.

In a school project, Priya, Evelyn, and Anika are tasked with creating a presentation on environmental conservation. Their main theme is:

a)

Protect the earth's Resources 

b)

Such as an organization or property.

c)

the job of supervising or taking care of something,

11.

The Clean Water Act is a _______________ law in the United States that regulates water pollution.

a)

Local

b)

State

c)

Federal

d)

Interstellar

12.

During a community service project, Kai and Evelyn learned that the Clean Water Act regulates pollution of _________________ .

a)

drinking water

b)

wastewater

c)

groundwater

d)

navigable waters