Aquatic Systems
Across
- 2. Can determine how much dissolved oxygen there is.
- 5. Introduced through natural processes, such as nutrient cycles or by human activity.
- 7. A Prussian __________ is an example of an invasive species.
- 8. A common element tested in aquatic systems.
- 10. We tested this using a titration that turned blue then pink.
- 11. An example of a traditional medicine that is an indicator species for water quality.
- 13. Any species who are non-native to an area, but eventually take over because of their hardiness and rapid reproduction.
- 16. pH is a measure of __________ in the water.
- 17. __________ temperatures correspond to higher amounts of dissolved oxygen.
- 19. Water Quality _________ is a score that summarizes how healthy a water body is.
- 20. It is more likely that compounds, toxins, and nutrients will break down less in water with a __________ pH.
Down
- 1. Ideal pH varies between aquatic ___________.
- 3. An example of a fur-bearing keystone species.
- 4. A higher Water Quality Index score indicates ____________ water quality.
- 6. Aquatic species that live near the __________ need more dissolved oxygen.
- 9. How clear the water is.
- 12. __________ mussels are example of an invasive species.
- 14. pH determines how __________ compounds are in the water.
- 15. __________ turbidity is very murky or unclear water.
- 18. Any species whose presence or absence in a water body reflects the quality of water.