Identification may include
- physical properties of water
- suspended solids
- turbidity
- color
- taste
- odor
- temperature
- chemical properties of water
- inorganic minerals
- carbonate equilibrium
- pH
- acidity
- alkalinity
- neutrality
- inorganic indicators of water quality
- hardness
- salinity
- nitrogen
- phosphorous
- biological characteristics of water
- bacteria
- protozoa
- viruses
- worms
- fungi
- benthic macroinvertebrates
- water quality
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are aquifers?
- How does water temperature impact the health of fish?
- How do the physical properties of water impact wildlife?
- How do the chemical properties of water impact wildlife?
- How do the biological characteristics of water impact wildlife?
- How do trees and other plants help with water quality?
- How might increasing annual temperatures impact water quality? How might fish habitats and populations be affected?