Chlorophyll a concentrations typically are determined in a manner which causes them to directly represent…

Why is peer-review important to the field of biology?

Briefly describe how harmful algal blooms differ from (regular) algal blooms.

Which of the following is an accurate description of eutrophication?

What does the water cycle tell us about water quality?

List two examples of impervious cover.

Why is the riparian zone important?

When an algal bloom occurs, what tends to happen next?

You and a friend live in different parts of Austin. Their nearest stream has very poor water quality. Your nearest stream has excellent water quality. What is most likely to be the reason for the difference?

Briefly explain why some people prefer to measure chlorophyll a instead of other factors to assess water quality.