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Aquatic Ecology Key Point

Students should be able to:

1. Identify the processes and phases for each part of the hydrologic cycle.
2. Describe the chemical and physical properties of water and explain their importance to life on Earth.
3. Describe the different water user groups in Oklahoma and how they affect the quantity and quality of water.
4. Discuss methods of conserving water and reducing point and nonpoint source pollution.
5. Identify common aquatic organisms (plants and animals) without a key and identify specific or unusual species through the use of a key.
6. Delineate the watershed boundary for a small water body and describe the changes to the aquatic ecosystem based on alteration to the surrounding watershed.
7. Describe the types of wetlands present in Oklahoma and discuss the benefits of wetlands, both functions and values.
8. Know methods used to assess and manage aquatic environments and utilize water quality information to assess the general water quality of a given body of water (includes sampling techniques and water quality parameters used to monitor point and nonpoint source pollution).
9. Be familiar with major methods and laws used to protect water quality (surface and ground water) and utilize this information to make management decisions to improve the quality of water in a given situation.
10. Canon Envirothon Aquatic Ecology Study Materials

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