GIS Activity Flashcards
1
Q
define Karst topography
A
the landscape shaped by dissolving power of ground water
2
Q
what is a ground water contamination risk?
A
waste disposal sites that are situated in areas of groundwater recharge and are not lined adequately.
3
Q
name 3 characteristics of Nitrate Ions.
A
- anion (negatively charged)
- repelled by the soil particles
- “mobile” and free to move with water in the soil
4
Q
what can high levels of nitrate in water cause?
A
Methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome)
it reduces the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen
