Duplicate of NC Envirothon- Aquatic Ecology

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

What is the greatest pollutant for lotic ecosystems in NC?

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

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

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

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

Which is NOT a correct pairing of wetland categories?

What is the zone of sunlight penetration in aquatic environments?

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

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

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

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

Term for a flowing-water ecosystem + example

Water is a ________ molecule, meaning _______________

Which one is NOT matched correctly?

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

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

Which one is matched correctly?

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

Which class of fish is most common?

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

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

Which pollutant category includes pesticides/oils/plastics?

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

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

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

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

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

Which body part acts as a buoyancy control for fish?

Which one is matched correctly?