Wastewater Treatment Concepts

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What type of transport system do unicellular organisms rely on for moving substances across their cell membranes?

  • Active transport
  • Diffusion (correct)
  • Circulatory system
  • Transpiration

Which component is NOT part of the circulatory system in multicellular animals?

  • Blood
  • Lungs (correct)
  • Blood vessels
  • Heart

What method does xylem primarily use to move water upwards in plants?

  • Active transport
  • Diffusion
  • Transpiration pull (correct)
  • Root pressure

Which effect is NOT produced by electric currents?

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

What is the unit used to measure current strength in an electric circuit?

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

In which type of electric circuit are components connected side-by-side?

<p>Parallel circuit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the primary treatment stage in a wastewater treatment plant?

<p>Remove large solids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is proper wastewater treatment crucial?

<p>To preserve the environment and public health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of wastewater treatment involves the use of bacteria to break down organic matter?

<p>Secondary treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common pollutants found in wastewater?

<p>Organic matter, nutrients, pathogens, toxic chemicals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment stage focuses on the removal of nutrients and other pollutants?

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

What is the environmental impact of untreated wastewater discharge?

<p>Causes water contamination and spread of diseases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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