Envrionmental Pollution
Field Trip
Groundwater
Misc.
Surprise
100
What two types of pollution did we discuss in lab on Tuesday?
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
100
What were the three stations we completed?
Macroinvertebrate Collection
Chemical Tests
Nature Walk
100
Name three impermeable surfaces.
Rocks, Roofs, Pavement, People, Cars, etc.
100
What is Friday's presentation on?
The Park River Watershed!
100
Where did Miss Cyr go to high school?
200
How does smoke affect the pH of air?
Smoke makes the air more acidic therefore lowering the pH.
200
Name the six chemical tests we performed.
pH, nitrate, phosphate, dissolved oxygen, coliform, turbidy
200
What is the difference between the saturated and the unsaturated zone?
The saturated zone is completely filled with water (all of the spaces are full), while the unsaturated zone has water, there is still space left for more.
200
Name three of the six carbon sinks we have discussed.
Forests, Animals, Rocks, Atmosphere, Fossil Fuels, Oceans
200
What is Mr. G's Major?
Chemistry
300
Name two ways algae blooms are detrimental to an ecosystem?
Block sunlight, Lower oxygen levels, Some produce toxins, and other acceptable answers.
300
What does the coliform test measure?
If there are coliform bacteria from feces in the water
300
Describe what an aquifer is?
An underground body of permeable rocks or sediments that are saturated with groundwater and can be brought to the surface by a well or spring.
300
Why does tap water not have an exact pH of 7?
Tap water contains dissolved minerals and gases.
Treatment facilities keep the water slightly basic in order to protect piping, as acidic water can break the pipes down.
300
Match the college to the correct teacher
Ms. Rivera, Mr. G, Ms. Cyr
NYU Tufts MIT
Uconn Capital Community College Trinity
Coast Guard Wheaton Harvard
Ms. Rivera Trinity
Mr. G. Wheaton
Ms. Cyr Trinity
400
Briefly describe what a "dead zone" is.
Any and all acceptable answers.
400
Would Beachland or Spicebush benefit more from pervious concrete? Include a brief explanation.
Beachland, because there is more pavement there which causes increased levels of runoff.
400
Why is the pollution of an aquifer more harmful than that of a small surface pond?
We use aquifers for drinking water, household use, and farming.
The water in an aquifer can travel, therefore pollution can travel as well.
400
What is bromothymol blue?
A chemical indicator that is blue in basic solutions, green in neutral solutions, and yellow in acidic solutions.
400
How old is Miss Rivera?
17
500
We talked about three "Solutions to Pollution" name one, and how it functions.
Rain Garden
Roof Gardens
Pervious concrete
500
What is the importance of the macroinvertebrate collection?
Macroinvertebrates are indicator species that can help us determine the health of a water body.
500
How does permeability affect the recharge of an aquifer?
The more permeable the quicker the aquifer can recharge, and vice versa.
500
What are the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis?
Water + Carbon Dioxide + Energy (sunlight) -> Oxygen + Sugars
500
What language other than English does Mr. Lewis speak?
German!