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Water Quality Parameters and Their Impacts Quiz

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What does Dissolved Oxygen (DO) measure in water?

Light penetration

Gas solubility (correct)

Water density

Organism growth rates

How can a decrease in Dissolved Oxygen (DO) affect aquatic ecosystems?

Clay particles suffocating larvae

Increase in organic waste (correct)

Sedimentation rate decreases

Increase in light penetration

What parameter determines the availability of nutrients and heavy metals for aquatic life in water?

pH (correct)

Turbidity

Alkalinity

Conductivity

How might clay particles contribute to harming aquatic organisms?

Damage to gill structures Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of decreased Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels on aquatic organisms?

Decreased resistance to disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the capability of water to neutralize acid?

Alkalinity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common natural buffer found in water systems?

Carbonates (e.g., limestone) Signup and view all the answers

Decreasing pH levels in water can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:

Light penetration increase Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the resistance of water to pH changes?

Buffering capacity Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is not typically associated with decreasing pH levels in water?

Sedimentation rate increase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of highly turbid waters on light penetration?

Decrease light penetration, inhibiting photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

How does fine particulate material in water impact sensitive gill structures of aquatic organisms?

Can damage sensitive gill structures Signup and view all the answers

What happens to newly hatched larvae when settling clay particles are present in the water?

Clay particles can suffocate newly hatched larvae Signup and view all the answers

How does decreased resistance to disease in aquatic organisms relate to water quality?

Poor water quality can decrease organism resistance to disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of increased sedimentation rate due to highly turbid waters?

Higher sedimentation rates can negatively affect aquatic habitats Signup and view all the answers