Ok, so here is my first resource for our water project. The prompt of it is:
What is meant by the term "turbidity?" Define "colloid" and explain how it relates to turbidity. Include reasons why turbidity is included in water quality testing. Be specific on what particles contribute to turbidity.
The idea of turbidity, as explained in this website (http://waterontheweb.org/under/waterquality/turbidity.html) is that turbidity basically means how clear the water is. The more Total Suspended Solid, the more turbidity and the murkier the water. What makes the water murky can be a multitude of things, from phytoplankton, to different forms of erosion. More turbidity causes less fertility rates and more stress on fish. If the turbidity of the water gets bad enough, it can even cause deaths. Great website, and don't worry, it has a lot more than I just simply explained!
All righty, off to more homework shtuff.
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