Practice Drinking Water (2.1) - Water & Water Treatment

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Question 1.
What are two sources of water?
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Think about where we get most of our water.
Question 2.
What is disinfection?
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It’s a key step in making water safe to drink.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of water treatment processes?
- To add minerals
- To make water safe for drinking
- To color the water
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Remember why we treat our water before drinking.
4Question 4.
True or False: Groundwater is always safe to drink.
- True
- False
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Think about pollution sources that could affect groundwater.
Question 5.
Consider the water quality in a region where industrial activities are prevalent. Discuss potential contaminants and their effects on health.
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Think about what industrial processes release into the environment.
Question 6.
Explain why seasonal variations may affect agricultural water quality and suggest solutions to mitigate these effects.
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Consider how time of year can change the landscape and how it interacts with water.

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