The Maryland EnvirothonUpdated 2/01/13 Aquatic Ecology Resource
Site This is the study guide for advisors and students
participating in the Maryland State Envirothon competition. The
four topic areas and listed objectives are the same as the North
American Envirothon curriculum guidelines though resources may
differ. Questions for the test were generated from each resource
listed under a particular topic. Please note that though there
are many resources listed, and those resources cover many
topics, students will only be responsible for the information
pertaining to the specific objectives listed below. I. Abiotic
Factors Know the processes and phases for each part of the water
cycle and understand the water cycle’s role in soil nutrient
erosion, and climatic influences. Understand the concept and
components of a watershed and be able to identify stream orders
and watershed boundaries. Know the feature of a healthy
watershed and an unhealthy watershed. Know how to perform and
interpret chemical water quality