Environmental Science Quiz

Hardness = Calcium and magnesium levels Alkalinity = Ability to neutralize acids pH = Acidity or basicity of water Dissolved Oxygen = Amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms

Reverse Osmosis = Removal of impurities using a semi-permeable membrane Zeolite process = Removal of heavy metals and ammonia from water Demineralization by Ion Exchangers = Removal of minerals using ion exchange resin Ultra violet & Electro dialysis = Disinfection using UV light and separation using electric field

Primary Treatment = Physical removal of solids and floating materials Secondary Treatment = Biological treatment to remove dissolved and suspended organic matter Tertiary Treatment = Advanced removal of nutrients, pathogens, and other contaminants Municipal Waste Water Treatment = Treatment of sewage and other waste water from urban areas

<p>IS 10500: 2012 = Specifications for Drinking Water Hardness and Alkalinity = Numerical assessment of water parameters BOD and COD = Measurements of organic and inorganic pollutants Conductivity = Measure of water's ability to conduct electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sources of Pollution = Identifying where pollutants come from Effects on Water Quality = Understanding impact on aquatic life and human health Control of Water Pollution = Methods to prevent, reduce, or eliminate pollution Water Purification and Softening = Techniques to make water safe for consumption and industrial use</p> Signup and view all the answers