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What is the physical characteristic of water that is related to the amount of suspended particles?
What is the physical characteristic of water that is related to the amount of suspended particles?
- Turbidity (correct)
- Conductivity
- Odour
- Colour
Which of the following is an inorganic characteristic of water?
Which of the following is an inorganic characteristic of water?
- Lipids
- Surfactants
- Chlorides (correct)
- Proteins
What is the term for the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water?
What is the term for the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water?
- BOD (correct)
- COD
- TOC
- pH
Which of the following is an example of a non-point source of water pollution?
Which of the following is an example of a non-point source of water pollution?
What is the term for the amount of organic matter present in water, measured by the amount of oxygen required to oxidize it?
What is the term for the amount of organic matter present in water, measured by the amount of oxygen required to oxidize it?
What is water pollution defined as?
What is water pollution defined as?
What is a common consequence of human activities on water bodies?
What is a common consequence of human activities on water bodies?
What are the types of water bodies that can be affected by pollution?
What are the types of water bodies that can be affected by pollution?
What is the primary cause of water pollution?
What is the primary cause of water pollution?
What is the result of contaminants being introduced into the natural environment in excess concentrations?
What is the result of contaminants being introduced into the natural environment in excess concentrations?
What is the maximum dissolved oxygen level in water at a temperature of 16°C?
What is the maximum dissolved oxygen level in water at a temperature of 16°C?
What type of pollutants are inorganic/synthetic chemicals that are only partially broken down?
What type of pollutants are inorganic/synthetic chemicals that are only partially broken down?
What is the primary source of oxygen in water?
What is the primary source of oxygen in water?
What is the term for the excessive growth of aquatic plants due to an overabundance of nutrients in water?
What is the term for the excessive growth of aquatic plants due to an overabundance of nutrients in water?
What type of pollutants are broken down by bacteria?
What type of pollutants are broken down by bacteria?
What is the relationship between dissolved oxygen and water temperature?
What is the relationship between dissolved oxygen and water temperature?
