Practice Dissolved Vs Suspended Solids (3.2.3) - Water Quality Screening Parameters

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Question 1.
What are dissolved solids?
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Think of substances that mix well with water.
Question 2.
Give an example of suspended solids.
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These particles can float in water.
3Question 3.
What do dissolved solids include?
- Only organic substances
- Only inorganic substances
- Both organic and inorganic substances
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Think about the composition of water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Suspended solids can dissolve to become part of the water.
- True
- False
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Recall the definition of suspended solids.
Question 5.
Given a river with high levels of turbidity, discuss two potential sources of suspended solids and their impact on aquatic life.
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Think about how suspended materials interact with sunlight in the water.
Question 6.
Consider a scenario where TDS levels exceed safe drinking standards, identify three potential contaminants and their sources.
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Recall common contaminants and their origins in water systems.

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