Analyze key issues related to water quality and agriculture.

Analysis should include the effects of water quality on the health and productivity of humans and animals and the effects from

  • erosion
  • run-off
  • pollution.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are common water pollutants from agriculture systems?
  • What are different issues faced by industrial feedlots and high-intensity farms?
  • How can water pollution from runoff be prevented?
  • What steps can be taken to recover a polluted water area?