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Ch 12

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1. Tina is studying the disadvantages of metals in water. She knows that certain metals are toxic. Which of the following is a toxic metal that can contaminate water?

A Iron
B Mercury
C Calcium
D Sodium

2. George is learning about water pollution. He knows that plastics are a major pollutant in water bodies. What is a disadvantage of plastics in water?

A They provide habitat for aquatic life
B They degrade naturally and are harmless
C They are non-biodegradable and harm marine life
D They increase oxygen levels in water

3. Xia is learning about the treatment of domestic water. She knows that sedimentation allows particles to settle. What is the purpose of sedimentation?

A To kill bacteria
B To remove heavy particles by settling
C To dissolve gases
D To add minerals

4. Rachel is studying waterborne diseases. She knows that jaundice is a waterborne disease. What is the cause of jaundice?

A Bacterial infection
B Viral infection affecting the liver
C Fungal infection
D Parasitic infection

5. Which salt causes temporary hardness?

A CaSO4
B MgCl2
C Ca(HCO3)2
D NaCl

6. Oliver is learning about waterborne diseases. He knows that typhoid is a waterborne disease. Which of the following is also a waterborne disease?

A Malaria
B Jaundice
C Tuberculosis
D Asthma

7. Quinn is studying water scarcity in Pakistan. He learns that population growth is a major factor. How does population growth contribute to water scarcity?

A It increases the demand for water
B It reduces rainfall
C It cleans water resources
D It increases groundwater recharge

8. Pure water has a pH value of:

A 5
B 6
C 7
D 8

9. Dissolved oxygen in water is essential for:

A Humans
B Plants only
C Aquatic life
D Industries

10. Victor is studying the quality of water from natural resources. He knows that groundwater is often cleaner than surface water. What is a disadvantage of groundwater?

A It is always contaminated
B It can contain high concentrations of dissolved minerals
C It is always safe to drink
D It does not contain any minerals

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