BCLSS Lakes

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Across
  1. 2. Black and white disk used for measuring water clarity
  2. 4. a medium-sized rodent with a slender tail commonly found in wetlands
  3. 5. The scientific study of inland freshwater systems including lakes & reservoirs, rivers, creeks & streams, groundwater, and wetlands.
  4. 7. an artificial lake made by a dam to store fresh water
  5. 10. measure of sediment and particulates in the water
  6. 12. Region in a lake in which the largest relative temperature change occurs with depth during lake thermal stratification
  7. 13. The chemical process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to energy (sugars) to live and grow.
  8. 14. Naturally occurring element that in most BC lakes is the nutrient in shortest supply and acts to limit the productivity of aquatic plants and algae.
  9. 17. Change in state of water from a vapour to a liquid
  10. 19. Microscopic animals that live in the water column and feed on phytoplankton
Down
  1. 1. Algae that live in the water column
  2. 3. waves created by boats
  3. 5. a black and white water bird
  4. 6. species of freshwater fish native to BC
  5. 8. an animal that obtains its energy from consuming plants
  6. 9. The condition of having excess nutrients in a waterbody
  7. 11. green pigment in plants and algae
  8. 15. a lake’s position relative to wind direction and flow
  9. 16. water conditions where dissolved oxygen is depleted
  10. 18. bottom dwelling