Title: Assess air, soil, and water quality.
Course: Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture (18308-III) > Section: Applying Biotechnology in Environmental Science

Assessment could include

- identifying resident bioindicators (e.g., macroinvertebrates in streams)
- considering abiotic factors (e.g., nitrates, phosphates, pH, turbidity).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What type of system is used to help monitor soil contamination?
- How is the data collected from monitoring systems used?

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries