Water Treatment and Its Importance Quiz

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What is the percentage of freshwater located in glaciers?

69% (correct)
3%
1%
30%

Where is 99% of the usable water quantity situated?

In swamps
In lakes and rivers
In oceans
Underground (correct)

What type of impurity is mainly caused by microorganisms?

Physical impurities
Mineral impurities
Biological impurities (correct)
Chemical impurities

Where is less than 1% of freshwater located on the Earth's surface?

In lakes and rivers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of water on the Earth's surface is usable by humans?

1% (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water uses with their descriptions:

Drinking = Consumption for hydration and sustenance Irrigation = Supplying water to crops for growth Fire-fighting = Using water to extinguish fires Sanitary = Hygienic purposes such as cleaning and waste disposal Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water impurities with their types:

Physical impurities = Visible foreign particles in water Chemical impurities = Presence of harmful substances in water Biological impurities = Microorganisms and pathogens in water Radioactive impurities = Presence of radioactive elements in water Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water distribution locations with their percentages:

Glaciers = 69% Underground = 30% Lakes, rivers, and swamps = Less than 1% Ocean = 97% Signup and view all the answers

Match the following industrial uses of water with their purposes:

Air-conditioning = Regulating temperature in buildings or machinery Production of industrial materials = Manufacturing goods or substances for industry Washing = Cleansing objects or materials with water Bathing = Using water for personal hygiene and cleanliness Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water quantity percentages with their locations:

97% of freshwater = Located in the ocean 3% of freshwater = On the Earth's surface 1% of water usable by humans = Situated underground 99% of usable quantity = Located underground Signup and view all the answers

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