EOC REVIEW: ECOLOGY- Water Quality Flashcards
1
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What is dissolved O2?
A
Dissolved oxygen which is essential for the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms.
2
Q
What does temperature affect?
A
It affects the metabolic rates of organisms.
3
Q
What is turbidity?
A
Turbidity refers to the cloudiness or haziness of water.
4
Q
What is pH?
A
pH measures how acidic (less than 7) or basic (more than 7) the water is.
5
Q
What are nitrates?
A
Nutrients essential to plant growth that can lead to eutrophication.
6
Q
What is eutrophication?
A
Water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.
7
Q
What can nitrates lead to?
A
Nitrates can lead to eutrophication.
