Fresh and Saltwater Systems: Checkpoint 9

Question 1

What kind of organism thrives in acidic conditions?

Answer 1

Acidophile

Question 2

What kind of organism thrives in salty conditions?

Answer 2

Halophile

Question 3

What kind of organism thrives in basic conditions?

Answer 3

Alkaliphile

Question 4

What kind of organism thrives in very hot conditions?

Answer 4

Thermophile

Question 5

What is the bioindicator species used for?

Answer 5

It is used to determine the health of an ecosystem.

Question 6

What microorganism is known as “beaver feaver?”

Answer 6

Giardia

Question 7

True of False: The total water on Earth is an ‘unrenewable’ resource.

Answer 7

False. It is a REnewable resource.

Question 8

What are the top three major types of water use?

Answer 8

Agricultural, Industrial, and Domestic

Question 9

What percentage of water is used for irrigation in crops?

Answer 9

73%

Question 10

What percentage of water is used for industrial usage?

Answer 10

22% (thermal-electric power plants use the most out of all industrial usages)

Question 11

What percentage of water is used for domestic usage?

Answer 11

5%

Question 12

Water quality is impacted by human processes. Name three of these processes.

Answer 12

Air pollution affects global warming which in turn warms the oceans
Untreated sewage is dumped directly into nearby water systems
Fertilizer runoff from farms increases the growth of algae and creates algal blooms
Plastic wastes do not break down and negatively affects living organisms living in water
Industrial wastes such as acids, coal ash, metal scraps, and oils pollute water

Question 13

What does it means to monitor something?

Answer 13

Observe, check, or keep track of something for a specific purpose.

Question 14

Enviroment Canada is responsible for managing what?

Answer 14

Monitors environmental conditions including water quality, Upholds regulations imposed to prevent negative effects, Enforces laws passed to prevent problems from happening.