Turbidity7

Turbidity    How have human's interference affected turbidity? Human activities, such as construction affect turbidity by causing debris, like soil or salt, to enter a flow of water, making it more turbid.
 * Turbidity is the reflection of sunlight on suspended materials in water.
 * Turbidity is affected by any erosion, high water volume, and sediments.
 * Warm temperatures melt snow which carries material that become suspended in water.
 * Warm temperatures promote the growth of plankton which are also suspended in water.
 * An example of turbidity is when someone steps in a creek or pond, then their feet touch the ground, and dirt flies up around their feet, making it harder to see.

Effects on wildlife