Title: Explain how turbidity affects water quality.
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I) > Section: Understanding Principles of Water and Soil Quality

Explanation should include the degree to which the penetration of light into water is limited by the presence of suspended or dissolved matter caused by factors such as

- human activity
- erosion
- presence of other organisms
- other environmental disturbances that cause
  - reduced light penetration
  - lower oxygen levels
  - habitat degradation
  - increased water temperatures
  - reduced visibility for aquatic organisms.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does turbidity affect aquatic life?
- How is turbidity created by fish?
- What tools are used to determine turbidity?
- How does reduced visibility impact aquatic organisms?