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Which organization launched the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, 1981-1990?
Which organization launched the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, 1981-1990?
- Department of Public Health
- King Khalid University
- United Nations General Assembly (correct)
- World Health Assembly
What is the aim of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade?
What is the aim of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade?
- To improve water purification techniques
- To provide all people with adequate supplies of safe water and sanitation by 1990 (correct)
- To reduce waterborne diseases
- To promote awareness about water pollution
Which of the following is a characteristic of safe and wholesome water?
Which of the following is a characteristic of safe and wholesome water?
- Usable for domestic purposes
- Pleasant to the taste
- Free from harmful chemical substances
- All of the above (correct)
What is the estimated daily water requirement for drinking?
What is the estimated daily water requirement for drinking?
What factors can influence water consumption?
What factors can influence water consumption?
What is considered an adequate supply of water for all urban domestic purposes?
What is considered an adequate supply of water for all urban domestic purposes?
What are the main uses of water?
What are the main uses of water?
Which of the following is an agricultural purpose of water?
Which of the following is an agricultural purpose of water?
What is a major cause of ill-health in developing countries?
What is a major cause of ill-health in developing countries?
What is the key to the attainment of 'health for all by the year 2000 AD'?
What is the key to the attainment of 'health for all by the year 2000 AD'?
Which source of water supply is considered the purest in nature?
Which source of water supply is considered the purest in nature?
What is the main disadvantage of storing water for long periods in reservoirs?
What is the main disadvantage of storing water for long periods in reservoirs?
Which source of surface water supply is Not prone to contamination from human and animal sources?
Which source of surface water supply is Not prone to contamination from human and animal sources?
What is the source that is considered an important source of water supply in some developing countries' villages?
What is the source that is considered an important source of water supply in some developing countries' villages?
Which source of water supply contains 3.5% of salts in solution?
Which source of water supply contains 3.5% of salts in solution?
What is the main advantage of ground water as a source of water supply?
What is the main advantage of ground water as a source of water supply?
What is the main drawback of river water as a source of water supply?
What is the main drawback of river water as a source of water supply?
Which type of well is do Not show seasonal fluctuations in the flow of water?
Which type of well is do Not show seasonal fluctuations in the flow of water?
What is the area draining into a reservoir called?
What is the area draining into a reservoir called?
Water that is.…………………….safe and readily available throughout the year.
Water that is.…………………….safe and readily available throughout the year.
Which type of surface water is The impurities: derived from surface washing, sewage and sullage water, industrial and trade waste, and drainage from agricultural areas.?
Which type of surface water is The impurities: derived from surface washing, sewage and sullage water, industrial and trade waste, and drainage from agricultural areas.?
Which of the following is a SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLY?
Which of the following is a SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLY?
All of the following are Ground wate Except?
All of the following are Ground wate Except?
What is the main disadvantage of using sea water as a source of water supply?
What is the main disadvantage of using sea water as a source of water supply?
Which source of water supply is considered to have the highest bacterial count?
Which source of water supply is considered to have the highest bacterial count?
What is the main drawback of using tanks as a source of drinking water in some developing countries villages?
What is the main drawback of using tanks as a source of drinking water in some developing countries villages?
Which type of spring is more likely to dry up quickly during summer months?
Which type of spring is more likely to dry up quickly during summer months?
Match the following water sources with their potential hazards:
Match the following water sources with their potential hazards:
Match the following water uses with their descriptions:
Match the following water uses with their descriptions:
Match the following water standards with their definitions:
Match the following water standards with their definitions:
Match the following types of water sources with their characteristics:
Match the following types of water sources with their characteristics:
Match the following types of springs with their characteristics:
Match the following types of springs with their characteristics:
Match the following sources of water supply with their disadvantages:
Match the following sources of water supply with their disadvantages:
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