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Dissolved Oxygen= Necessary for respiration, is affected by temp. and wave action.
Can be measured using data logger or Winkler Titration.
Wave Action = Increased wave action mixes more air with water to dissolve more
oxygen. A dynamometer measures the force of the waves.
Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen = Colder waters can dissolve more oxygen. Dissolved
Oxygen of 5 mg/L is necessary for a balanced ecosystem. The maximum D.O.
at 15C is 9.8 mg/L.
Light intensity = Measured with a light meter and varies throught the day and
according to cloud cover.
Soil moisture content = Soil mass is measured before and after applying low heat to dry
the sample. The difference is the moisture content.
Slope = influences runoff and the potential for erosion. Measured using leveling poles
or a clinometer.
Drainage = influenced by slope and soil content. Less drainage prevents oxygen and
nutrients from being available to plants and take longer to warm up in the spring
preventing germination.