Introduction to Water and the Water Cycle
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What is the main purpose of the aeration process in water purification?

  • To add chlorine to water
  • To oxidize organic matter and germs (correct)
  • To kill harmful germs
  • To remove suspended impurities

What is the primary function of chlorination in the purification of water?

  • To oxidize organic matter
  • To kill harmful germs (correct)
  • To add oxygen to water
  • To remove suspended impurities

What is the outcome of the boiling process in water purification?

  • Oxidation of organic matter
  • Killing of germs (correct)
  • Removal of suspended impurities
  • Addition of bleaching powder

Why is it necessary to remove impurities from water before consumption?

<p>Impurities can cause harm to health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step is critical for the growth and maintenance of plants and animals?

<p>Aeration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of water in sustaining life?

<p>Providing moisture for plant and animal growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total water is available for human consumption?

<p>0.01% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of water is the most abundant on Earth?

<p>Water vapors in the air (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of water for aquatic plants?

<p>Dissolved gases in water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process describes the cycle where water evaporates, condenses, and falls back to Earth as rain or snow?

<p>Water cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that water for human consumption should not contain any dissolved gases?

<p>To ensure it remains fresh and pure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is potable water?

<p>Water that is clear, colorless, odorless, and fit for human consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves adding chemicals like alum to coagulate floating matter in water?

<p>Loading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main requirements for potable water?

<p>It should be clear, colorless, and odorless (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of filtration in water purification?

<p>To pump water through sand and gravel beds to remove suspended matter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can natural water be made suitable for human consumption?

<p>By removing impurities through filtration processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for drinking water to be free of suspended impurities?

<p>Because suspended impurities can harm human health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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