vocab topic 6 Flashcards
1
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dissolved solids
A
minerals that are dissolved in water
2
Q
hard water
A
water that contains high amounts of dissolved salts
3
Q
soft water
A
water that has little amounts of dissolved salts
4
Q
toxic substances
A
poisonous substances
5
Q
bioindicator species
A
species whose numbers can show the health of an ecosystem
6
Q
water monitoring
A
the regular observation and testing of water
7
Q
water management
A
the process of maintaining a safe water supply
8
Q
potable
A
safe to drink
9
Q
water treatment
A
the putrefaction of water supply
10
Q
sewage
A
waste materials that pass through sewers
11
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septic tank
A
large underground container that contains sewage
