Water Quality Testing Parameters

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Answer the following questions on water quality testing parameters. The answers can be found in the accompanying materials for this module.

Which of the following is NOT a parameter used to monitor water quality? *

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Dissolved Oxygen

Water Depth

Salinity

Water temperature can have a direct impact on dissolved oxygen levels. *

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True

False

Which of the following is true... *

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Freshwater systems can be negatively impacted by saltwater intrusion.

Saltwater systems can be negatively impacted by freshwater intrusion.

Brackish systems can be negatively impacted by both freshwater and saltwater intrusion.

All of the above

Why do urban areas pose a potential threat to water quality in nearby waterways? *

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More people throw trash in waterways in urban areas than in rural areas.

Runoff from roads, construction sites, and other urban areas can add non-point source pollution to nearby waterways.

Urban areas are the primary source of agricultural run-off.

None of the above

Polluted water always has a distinct odor. *

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True

False

Which pH is most likely inhospitable for most organisms? *

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Why is it important to monitor water quality in historically marginalized communities? *

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They are often located in high-risk areas with increased exposure to possible pollutants.

Poor water quality can lead to increased health hazards.

Water quality monitoring can lead to early detection of possible hazards

All of the above

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