What is the chemical structure of water? Draw it
H2O
This uneven distribution of charges across a molecule makes one end positive (H) and the other negative (O)
Water quality indicators are _________, __________,__________ measurements used to assess the health of a water body
physical, chemical, or biological
Nitrates and phosphates often come from __________ and cause algal blooms.
Fertilizers
The ability of water to dissolve many substances allows water to deliver essential nutrients to___________in plants, animals, and other organisms.
cells
The attraction that causes water molecules to form temporary bonds that break easily.
Hydrogen Bond
Temperature and turbidity are what type of indicators?
Physical
Water with a low dissolved oxygen level usually has ___________ fish.
Fewer
"Water-loving" and describes substances that dissolve in or readily interact with water.
DO, pH, Nitrates, Phosphates, and conductivity are what type of indicators?
Chemical
What is the measure of how acidic or basic water is called?
What is the charge on the oxygen in a water molecule?
Because of its polarity and ability to form hydrogen bonds, water makes an excellent _________, meaning that it can dissolve many different kinds of molecules.
solvent
"Water-fearing" describes substances that do not dissolve in or repel water.
Hydrophobia
Bacteria and Macroinvertebrates are what type of indicators?
Biological
______________ holds more dissolved oxygen.
cohesion: an attraction between molecules of the same substance
adhesion: a force of attraction between different kinds of molecules
_________ _________ is the amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1°C.
specific heat
At the surface, water creeps up slightly at the sides of the cylinder, forming a curved surface.
Meniscus
Name two ways in which humans can reduce nutrient pollution in local waterways.
Use less fertilizer, properly treat sewage, composting yard waste, pick up pet waste, reduce emissions, plant trees
An increase in nitrates and phosphates causes rapid algal growth, followed by oxygen depletion — a process called __________.
Eutrophication