Water Pollution: Domestic Waste and Sewage
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What is the primary source of water pollution according to the given information?

  • Industrial waste
  • Agricultural runoff
  • Atmospheric deposition
  • Domestic waste water and sewage (correct)
  • What happens to most of the sewage before it is discharged?

  • It receives some treatment
  • It receives advanced treatment
  • It is recycled for other uses
  • It receives no treatment (correct)
  • What type of materials are commonly found in domestic waste water and sewage?

  • Heavy metals
  • Inorganic substances
  • Common organic materials (correct)
  • Toxic chemicals
  • What is a potential consequence of discharging untreated sewage into the environment?

    <p>Water pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to address the issue of domestic waste water and sewage?

    <p>To protect the environment and public health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the atomic nuclei of radioactive elements like uranium and radium?

    <p>Highly unstable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During nuclear tests, where does the radioactive dust often reach?

    <p>At altitudes of 3,000 meters or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the radioactive dust that encircles the globe during nuclear tests?

    <p>It comes down to the earth as rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of nuclear tests on the environment?

    <p>Radioactive dust can spread globally and fall as rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are radioactive elements like uranium and radium a concern?

    <p>They have highly unstable atomic nuclei and can release radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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