Water Facts!!
Why is it important to keep bodies of water clean?
To keep people healthy
Name one species you can find in the Hudson!!
Atlantic Sturgeon, American Eel, Blue Crab, Diamondback Terrapin, ETC ETC
There are many :)
Name one pollutant that can get into bodies of water.
Garbage, feces, etc
What two elements make up water?
Hydrogen and Oxygen
What type of water is found in the Hudson River?
Brackish water; mix of fresh and salty
Name one way to measure water quality
Measure the temperature, pH, turbidity, bacterial concentration, etc.
What percentage of the human body is water?
90%
How long is the Hudson River (mi or KM)
315 miles (507 KM)
Controlling possible runoff or debris pollution
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water?
70%
Where does the Hudson river originate?
Mt. Marcy
What is the measure of how acidic or basic the water is?
pH
What ocean does the Hudson empty into?
Atlantic Ocean
What is enterococcus?
A fecal indicator bacteria