12 Questions
What is the term for the environmental conditions where organisms thrive?
Habitat
Which term describes low oxygen levels in aquatic environments?
Hypoxia
What is the term for the process of liquid seepage into the earth, occurring in permeable surfaces?
Infiltration
Which type of water body enrichment can lead to algal blooms and ecological changes?
Eutrophication
What does a perennial stream refer to?
Perennial Stream
Which term describes the particles suspended in water that can impact water quality and aquatic life?
Suspended Load
What term describes a coastal area where freshwater mixes with saltwater?
Estuary
Which term refers to the movement of weathered materials by natural forces?
Erosion
What are benthic macro invertebrates used as indicators for?
Water quality
What is the primary difference between aerobic and anaerobic organisms?
Oxygen requirement
Which term describes soluble materials carried by stream/river water to the ocean?
Dissolved Load
Where does an algal bloom typically occur?
Environments with excessive nutrients
Test your knowledge of key terms in environmental science including aerobic, algae, algal bloom, anaerobic, aquifer, and bed load.
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