Would you expect a fast moving mountain stream or the Mississippi River to have more dissolved oxygen?

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anor277
Feb 18, 2016

The mountain stream will be (i) colder, and (ii) faster moving and more turbulent than Old Man River. Both factors should maximize oxygen solubility.

Explanation:

Gas concentration in solution increases with decrease in temperature. In addition, a faster moving stream should reach equilibrium with gaseous oxygen more quickly.

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