Pollution
Miscellaneous
100
This can happen to fish in a pond with low dissolved oxygen
What are fish dying?
100
This organism would benefit from high levels of nitrates in the water
What is algae?
200
These 2 substances can come from fertilizers & erosion at farms
What are nitrates and phosphates?
200
Aquatic life that lets you know whether or not a water supply is healthy
What are bioindicators?
300
This is when you can't tell where the pollution comes from
What is nonpoint source pollution?
300
This is why Americans are warned to avoid drinking the water when visiting developing countries
What is water in developing countries may be minimally treated and could cause illness?
400
Bacteria and excess nutrients in a river would probably be linked to this
What is agricultural runoff?
400
This is where the majority of dissolved oxygen in water comes from
What is the atmosphere?
500
The main source of water pollution in NC
What is sediment pollution?
500
This condition is when there is a depletion of dissolved oxygen in the water
What is eutrophication?
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