Abiotic
Why couldn't organisms living in freshwater move to saltwater?
Because they have adapted on such a low amount of salinity moving to a higher amount would be deadly.
In the wild do electric eels live more or less than a decade (on average)?
More.
The name of the indigenous movement working toward protecting the water.
The Keepers of Water movement.
What can water testing explain?
Water discoloration, sick wildlife and communities, odors, hardness, changes in taste.
What are the names of the three zones in bodies of water?
Littoral. Profundel. Bethnic.
What do cattail stalks taste like?
Onions
Water was viewed with what?
A spirit, agency and autonomy.
How can you analyze water at home?
Starting by observing for visual cues like cloudiness or residue, performing basic at-home tests for parameters like hardness, and/or using water test strips for specific contaminants.
What are the two main nutrients in freshwater bodies?
Nitrogen and phosphorus.
Where is the Red-rimmed melania most commonly found?
Florida.
What is the nation that combines TEK with modern scientific data to develop watershed systems?
The Okanagan Nation in B.C.
What does water quality include?
Includes the levels of dissolved oxygen, pH, salinity, water temperature, nutrient, chlorophyll concentrations, and bacteria.
How many grams of salt are there per liter of water in Freshwater bodies?
Less than one gram per liter.
What are the benefits of healthy biodiversity?
Oxygen production, soil genesis, and water detoxification.
What were women refered as?
Water carriers.
What does Eutrification cause?
Cause an overgrowth of aquatic plants and algae.
What is the range of temperature in freshwater bodies during the summer?
4° C near the bottom to 22° C at the top.
Which 5 animals were in this presentation?
Red-rimmed melania, North American river otter, electric eel, mayfly, pond skater.
What is the name of the sea goddess from the Inuit stories?
Sedna, Nuliajuk or Taluliuk.
How does the Ph of water change?
By absorbing or releasing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere/having underwater plants photosynthesis.