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What is the term for the environmental conditions where organisms thrive?
What is the term for the environmental conditions where organisms thrive?
- Habitat (correct)
- Floodplain
- Eutrophication
- Impervious Surface
Which term describes low oxygen levels in aquatic environments?
Which term describes low oxygen levels in aquatic environments?
- Hydrology
- Riffle
- Hypoxia (correct)
- Weathering
What is the term for the process of liquid seepage into the earth, occurring in permeable surfaces?
What is the term for the process of liquid seepage into the earth, occurring in permeable surfaces?
- Runoff
- Transpiration
- Suspended Load
- Infiltration (correct)
Which type of water body enrichment can lead to algal blooms and ecological changes?
Which type of water body enrichment can lead to algal blooms and ecological changes?
What does a perennial stream refer to?
What does a perennial stream refer to?
Which term describes the particles suspended in water that can impact water quality and aquatic life?
Which term describes the particles suspended in water that can impact water quality and aquatic life?
What term describes a coastal area where freshwater mixes with saltwater?
What term describes a coastal area where freshwater mixes with saltwater?
Which term refers to the movement of weathered materials by natural forces?
Which term refers to the movement of weathered materials by natural forces?
What are benthic macro invertebrates used as indicators for?
What are benthic macro invertebrates used as indicators for?
What is the primary difference between aerobic and anaerobic organisms?
What is the primary difference between aerobic and anaerobic organisms?
Which term describes soluble materials carried by stream/river water to the ocean?
Which term describes soluble materials carried by stream/river water to the ocean?
Where does an algal bloom typically occur?
Where does an algal bloom typically occur?
