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What does Dissolved Oxygen (DO) measure in water?
Gas solubility
How can a decrease in Dissolved Oxygen (DO) affect aquatic ecosystems?
Increase in organic waste
What parameter determines the availability of nutrients and heavy metals for aquatic life in water?
pH
How might clay particles contribute to harming aquatic organisms?
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What is a consequence of decreased Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels on aquatic organisms?
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What is the term used to refer to the capability of water to neutralize acid?
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Which of the following is a common natural buffer found in water systems?
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Decreasing pH levels in water can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:
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What is the term used to describe the resistance of water to pH changes?
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Which factor is not typically associated with decreasing pH levels in water?
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What is the primary effect of highly turbid waters on light penetration?
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How does fine particulate material in water impact sensitive gill structures of aquatic organisms?
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What happens to newly hatched larvae when settling clay particles are present in the water?
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How does decreased resistance to disease in aquatic organisms relate to water quality?
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What is the potential impact of increased sedimentation rate due to highly turbid waters?
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