NC Envirothon- Aquatic Ecology

And when this algal bloom occurs, what does it deplete from the water + the term

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Eutrophic Lake?

Term for a flowing-water ecosystem + example

Which body part allows fish to sense a change in temp or vibrations in the water?

Term for all of the creeks/streams that flow into a major body of water

When it rains and water enters the soil, what stage happens first?

Which one is matched correctly?

Which category of water pollutant would sewage from a wastewater plant be?

What ecosystem is considered the most productive and act as a filter for pollutants

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a water molecule?

When excess nutrients,_________ and __________ , enter a water source an algal bloom can occur

Which one is NOT matched correctly?

Which one is matched correctly?

What is the zone of sunlight penetration in aquatic environments?

What is the oldest river in North America - it also is rare that it flows north

What is the greatest pollutant for lotic ecosystems in NC?

Which pollutant category includes pesticides/oils/plastics?

What is the ultimate source of energy for an aquatic ecosystem?

Out of the 3% of freshwater found on Earth the majority is....

Water is a ________ molecule, meaning _______________

Which class of fish is most common?

In a lentic ecosystem, which zone would one find larger fish or zooplankton

Term for fish that hatch in freshwater, live adult life in oceans, then migrate back to fresh

Urban runoff, a major source of pollutants in NC is considered

Term for total area/region from which all water drains into a major body of water

Which body part acts as a buoyancy control for fish?

The study of inland water including lakes/ponds/rivers/wetlands etc.

Which of the following is NOT a river basin in NC?

Which is NOT a correct pairing of wetland categories?

Which type of swamp is characterized by spongy soils, peat deposits, and associated with bogs