Directions:
In this assignment, you will assess a local water body near you for evidence of eutrophication and answer some questions. You may choose a pond, water retention area, river, lake, estuary, or bay.
Print this and take it with you to take notes, but please type your responses before you submit the assignment.
Requirements
1. Selfie. Image containing your face and the water body you are assessing.
2. Three additional images (or more) of the water body. I will use the images to evaluate the characteristics you used to assess the water body. Include images that exhibit the characteristics discuss below.
3. This document (typed) with all questions answered
Signs of eutrophication:
1. Presence of mats of surface algae or duckweed (a surface- dwelling flowering plant).
2. Reduced water clarity.
3. Reduction or absence of sub-surface aquatic vegetation.
4. Algal growth on sub-surface aquatic vegetation.
5. Aquatic plant community comprised of a few, dominant plants.
Type Your Name On The First Line. Then provide location information on the lines below
1. Does the water body exhibit characteristics associated with eutrophication. Describe what you see and assess whether that provides evidence for or against nutrient pollution in this environment.
2. Make a prediction about the source of the nutrients entering this water body (whether you see signs of eutrophication or not) and identify if the nutrients are point source or non-point source. Be specific.
3. Describe the cycle of nutrient pollution associated with eutrophication in the context of this water body. Revisit the lectures if you need a refresher.
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