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Which will most likely result if there is increased upwelling in a coastal area?
more aquatic life
intertidal
nitrate levels and turbidity
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
It is unsafe to drink.
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
In the United States, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of the country’s drinking water?
more aquatic life
intertidal
nitrate levels and turbidity
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
It is unsafe to drink.
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
Which describes the hydrosphere?
more aquatic life
intertidal
nitrate levels and turbidity
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
It is unsafe to drink.
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
Which best describes the characteristics of a river basin?
more aquatic life
intertidal
nitrate levels and turbidity
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
It is unsafe to drink.
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
Which factors can have the greatest effect on the health of a river system?
more aquatic life
intertidal
nitrate levels and turbidity
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
It is unsafe to drink.
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
If a body of water has high turbidity levels, what can most likely be conclude
more aquatic life
intertidal
nitrate levels and turbidity
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
It is unsafe to drink.
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
Why is water from an aquifer more likely to be cleaner than water from other sources?
more aquatic life
intertidal
nitrate levels and turbidity
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
It is unsafe to drink.
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
In which oceanic zone do clams and crabs survive by burrowing in the sand?
more aquatic life
intertidal
nitrate levels and turbidity
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
It is unsafe to drink.
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
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