Assignment: Florida Hidden Rivers
Watch videos "Water's Journey: Hidden Rivers of Florida, Part 1 of 3" "Water's Journey: Hidden Rivers of Florida, Part 2 of 3" & "Water's Journey: Hidden Rivers of Florida, Part 3 of 3" and answer questions
o What is meant by "Swiss cheese" relating to the Floridan Aquifer?
o Name at least two specific ways in which water is input into the aquifer system and describe how and why (or not) each input is filtered upon entering the aquifer system.?
o Of the eight categories of water pollutants discussed in Chap. 21 of your text, name three this video mentions/discusses.
o What are the sources and potential effects of the three water pollutants stated above?
o Name three best management practices the agricultural industries of Florida undergo to help protect Florida 's water resources?
o Briefly describe how the underground cave and cavern systems formed?
o Why is water within the aquifer system (when conditions are suitable) extremely clear?
o What effect does development, through erecting buildings and concrete pavement, have on the recharge of aquifers and the quality of the water?
o Name three things individuals can do to help conserve water and maintain a high quality of the resource?
o Briefly describe how is wastewater sewage treated and what is the end result in regards to the quality of the water?
o How can species, such as cave crayfish, be an indicator of water quality?
o What is a spring?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.