water
something that tells Water’s health & Organisms’ health
Indicator
what is PH range of Acids
0-6.9
what are Nitrates?
DNA, PROTEINS
what is the tool used to measure turbidity?
Secchi Disk
what is a living clue that determines the health of an environment?
Bioindicators
why is clean water important?
Unhealthy water spreads diseases & kills
what is the PH range of bases
7.1-14
what are Phosphates?
PROTEINS, ENERGY (ATP)
what is Eutrophication?
Excess nutrients in ecosystem
what type of water has the highest type of biodiversity?
Healthy water
what are some examples of animals that don't need a lot of oxygen dissolved in their water?
worms, snails, catfish
what is neutral PH
7
what Does the EPA do?
Maintain healthy environments
what is hard water?
water that contains minerals.
what type of pollution can be traced back to one source?
Point Source Pollution
what are some examples of animals that require a lot of oxygen to be dissolved in their water?
trout, salmon
soda Pop is an example of an...
Acid
what is clean drinkable water called?
Potable water
how do you remove minerals from water?
water softener
what type of pollution Comes from many locations?
Non-Point Source Pollution
what temperature of water dissolves/ holds more gasses?
Cold Water
drain cleaner is an example of...
Base
what is Desalination?
removal of salt
what can happen when too many nutrients get into the water?
algae bloom
what is a bioindicator called when it is sensitive and inflexible?
Intolerant