Question

1. how might you be able to tell if an organism is a micro - animal? 7. were you able to identify any of the species you saw? if so, which ones? 8. why might it be dangerous to ingest water like the samples we observed today? 9. what methods could be used to make this water safe for consumption?

Explanation:

1. Micro - animals are microscopic. One could use a microscope to observe size and characteristics typical of micro - organisms.
2. Identification of species can be done by comparing observed features (morphology, movement patterns etc.) to known species in field guides or using DNA analysis if possible.
3. Water samples may contain harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or toxic chemicals. Ingestion can lead to illness or poisoning.
4. Methods to make water safe include boiling, filtration, chemical disinfection (using chlorine or iodine), and distillation.

Answer:

1. Use a microscope to observe size and characteristics.
2. Compare features to field - guides or use DNA analysis.
3. It may contain harmful pathogens or chemicals, leading to illness or poisoning.
4. Boiling, filtration, chemical disinfection, distillation.