WorksheetsWater Quality and Heavy Metals Quiz
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 4mins
What are examples of heavy metals mentioned in the text?
Lead, iron, mercury, cadmium, zinc, arsenic, copper, chromium
Gold, silver, platinum, palladium
Aluminum, tin, nickel, cobalt
Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium
What does a TDS meter measure?
The temperature of water
The amount of dissolved substances like salts, minerals, and metals in water
The pH level of water
The flow rate of water
Which use of water is essential for preparing meals?
Fire protection
Food preparation
Industrial purposes
Cooling
In a water supply system, what is the role of the distribution component?
To treat water
To store water
To distribute water to consumers
To supply water directly from the source
What process occurs at the treatment stage of a water supply system?
Water is stored
Water is treated to remove impurities
Water is distributed to consumers
Water is supplied from the source
What is the purpose of wells in relation to aquifers?
To store water
To remove water
To filter water
To heat water
What does the amount of water treatment depend on?
The temperature of the water
The quality of the source
The color of the water
The time of year
What can be used to increase pressure in commercial or industrial facilities?
Valves
Pumps
Compressors
Filters
What is the healthy pH level for potable water?
2
7
14
5
