NERD WORDS
physical
biological
Chemical
GRAB BAG
100
The measurement of the amount of energy molecules in a substance have, measured with a thermometer.
What is "temperature"
100
One of the results of erosion in urban areas is a lack of trees along stream banks, which can cause an increase in _________
What is "direct sunlight"
100
An organism which is large enough to be seen without a microscope and which does not have a backbone.
What is "macro invertebrate"
100
Why are high water temperatures dangerous for many types of aquatic life?
What is "high temperatures can lead to lower levels of dissolved oxygen"
100

The source of energy for all parts of the water cycle is the

What is "sun"

200

The amount of particles in water

What is "turbidity"

200

 Cooler water temperatures are better because

What is "cold water holds more dissolved oxygen"

200
Why are macro invertebrates a good indicator of water quality?
What is "they require specific water quality conditions in order to survive."
200

Air pollution and acid rain can impact what chemical water quality test?

What is "pH"

200

There is the ___________ of water on Earth today than there was million of years ago.  

What is "same amount"

300
A form of nitrogen found in water, an essential nutrient for life
What is "nitrates"
300
In terms of substrate (pebble) sizes, urban streams tend to have ________ variation in sizes
What is "less"
300

The presence of a pollution intolerant macroinvertebrate like a water penny indicates

What is good water quality

300

How could pesticides get into lakes and streams?

What is "runoff, or spray getting into the water."

300
What is the greatest impact of storm run-off in urban stream environments?
What is "increased water flow"
400
Describes the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water as it is fit for its intended use such as drinking, farming, fish production, industrial processing, swimming, and aquatic animal protection.
What is "water quality"
400
This is the measurement of the number of different types of stream habitats, i.e. riffles, runs, pools
What is "habitat transitions"
400

The presence of only pollution tolerant macroinvertebrates like aquatic worms and black fly larva indicate

What is poor water quality

400

These to elements are found in fertilizer and feces, used for growth by plants and algae.

What is "nitrates and phosphates"

400
What is the pH level of completely pure water?
What is "7 - neutral"
500

Nitrates cause too much algae which causes too much bacteria in the water.  What will then happen to the water?

What is too little dissolved oxygen.

500

This measure of water quality indicating free oxygen dissolved in water. 

What is "dissolved oxygen"

500

This is a simple organisms that live in water. Some can be as small as one cell.  

What is "algae"

500

Waterfowl droppings, septic fields, and run-off from farm fields are some of the common sources of this waterborne pathogenic microorganisms.

What is "fecal coliform"

500
In addition to Upper and Lower Mud Creek, we have been examining the water quality of one of the tributaries...why?
What is "Mud Tributary acts as a reference or control since it is in a completely natural environment"
M
e
n
u