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Pollution Of Water

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following is/are not the cause/s for scarcity of water ?

a)

increase in population

b)

increase in rainfall

c)

cutting down of trees on a large scale

d)

rain water harvesting

2.

Give a single term used for water which is safe for drinking.

(a)  

3.

Identify the method used to purify water:-

It is a chemical method for purifying water. It is done by adding chlorine tablets to water.

(a)  

4.

Which property of water often becomes a major cause of water pollution ?

a)

it is necessary for survival of life on earth

b)

it can dissolve a large number of substances

c)

it can evaporate naturally

d)

it is a habitat of many aquatic animals

5.

The substances which pollute water are called (a)  

6.

Which substances pollute the underground water ?

a)

fertilisers

b)

aquatic animals

c)

industrial waste

d)

pesticides

7.

What are the parameters that are needed to be followed before water is supplied for drinking purposes ?

a)

It should be tasteless

b)

It should be free from harmful chemicals

c)

It must be colourless

d)

none of the above

8.

The purpose of purifying water is to :-

a)

make it suitable for aquatic animals

b)

remove suspended impurities

c)

destroy harmful germs

d)

save energy

9.

What should be our guiding principle while using water ?

a)

recycle

b)

reduce

c)

reuse

d)

all of the above

10.

The treatment of industrial waste depends upon the nature of the (a)   present.