Environmental Vocabulary Quiz

Bioremediation = Using microorganisms to clean up environmental pollutants Benthic habitat = The ecological region at the bottom of a body of water Burkard Sampler = A device used for sampling airborne particles, like pollen Planktonic habitat = The free-floating organisms in water bodies

Bioaugmentation = Adding specific microorganisms to enhance biodegradation Filtration = Passing a liquid or gas through a filter to remove impurities Water probiotic = Microorganisms added to water to promote a healthy environment Gut probiotic = Microorganisms beneficial for the digestive system

Soil water potential = The energy status of water in the soil Fungal population = The number of fungi in a given area Basidiomycota = A division of fungi that includes mushrooms and puffballs Surface impaction = The collision of airborne particles with a surface

Gram-positive bacteria = Bacteria that retain the crystal violet dye in the Gram staining process Bioaugmentation = The process of adding microbial strains to an environment to enhance biodegradation Water probiotic = Microorganisms added to water to restore or maintain a balanced microbial community Filtration = The process of passing a liquid or gas through a filter to remove impurities

Benthic habitat = Found in lakes, rivers, and oceans Planktonic habitat = Common in marine environments Burkard Sampler = Used in monitoring airborne allergens Bioaugmentation = Applied in the remediation of contaminated sites