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Worksheet time: 35mins
How many principal rivers are in the Philippines?
18
421
79
537
It is a poisoning disease that nervous system, mainly central nervous system, is damaged by methylmercury.
Itai-itai disease
Blue baby syndrome
Minamata disease
Black death
Protozoa that causes Beaver disease and backpacker's disease
Giardia lamblia
Entamoeba histolytica
Cryptosporidium parvum
Balantidium coli
An undesirable change in physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of air, land, water, or soil due to the introduction of contaminants called?
succession
pollution
conservation
extinction
What is the increased productivity of ponds and lakes due to excess nutrients called?
biomagnification
eutrophication
deforestation
extinction
Which of the following factor help to conserve water quality?
sunlight
rock
sand
forest
The detrimental effect on organism and water quality with temperature rise of aquatic system is the reduction of ________ of water.
a. DO content
b. pH level
c. salinity
d. turbidity
Schistosomiasis is a common water-borne disease caused by parasites from snails.
True
False
Schistosomiasis is a common water-borne disease caused by parasites from snails.
True, they mature on human intestinal walls.
False, schistosomiasis is the name of the parasite.
True, the parasites are called cercaria.
False, it is a water contact disease.
Which of the following statement is wrong regarding turbidity?
It is an extent to which light is absorbed by particles in the water
It is expressed in ppm
It depends on the fineness of particle present in the water
Turbidity rod is a laboratory method to measure turbidity
Which of the following statement is wrong regarding permanent hardness?
It is also called carbonate hardness
It is due to the presence of sulfates, chlorides and nitrates of calcium and magnesium
It cannot be removed by boiling
It requires special methods of water softening to get removed
Which type of bacteria has a rod shaped structure?
bacilli
cocci
spirilla
vibrio
______ is the process of overgrowth of plants and algae in lakes.
a. eutrophication
b. photosynthesis
c. respiration
d. transpiration
The world's available fresh water supply is about _____ percent of that total water supply.
c. 3
a. 10
b. 25
d. 0.5
______ are found in agricultural wastes.
a. pesticides
b. plastics
c. metals
d. glass
______ concentrations of chlorides indicate that the water body has been used for waste disposal.
a. High
b. Low
c. Moderate
d. Negligible
Turbidity in water is caused by which of these following?
TDS
TSS
ions
heavy metals
Which characteristic of water does Calcium contribute to?
TDS
TSS
ions
heavy metals
Sodium ions contribute to which characteristic of the water?
pH
TDS
hardness
TSS
What is the role of chlorine in water treatment?
to remove hardness
to remove ions
coagulant agent
to remove bacteria
Which water quality parameter can be influenced by changes in pH because pH affects the balance between bicarbonate, carbonate, and carbon dioxide in water?
turbidity
dissolved oxygen
alkalinity
total solids
Which water quality parameter can be influenced by changes in pH because pH affects the balance between bicarbonate, carbonate, and carbon dioxide in water?
turbidity
dissolved oxygen
alkalinity
total solids
____ is the process by which toxins enter the food web by building up in individual organisms.
bioaccumulation
biomagnification
both (a) and (b)
neither (a) nor (b)
The following are nephrotoxic metals, except
Lead
Mercury
Nitrogen
Cadmium
What is the ideal pH range for most aquatic life?
4.5 - 5.5
5.5 - 6.5
6.5 - 8.5
8.5 - 10.5
Which metal's presence in drinking water is considered toxic even in low concentrations?
sodium
cadmium
lead
magnesium
High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause which health condition in infants?
blue baby syndrome
anemia
jaundice
malaria
What is the primary source of high levels of phosphates in water bodies?
industrial waste
agricultural runoff
groundwater
natural weathering
What water quality parameter is typically affected by thermal pollution?
pH
hardness
temperature
conductivity
Which water quality parameter would be a direct indication of ionic strength in water?
pH
conductivity
temperature
turbidity
It is the most severe form of chronic cadmium poisoning caused by prolonged oral cadmium ingestion
Itai-itai disease
blue baby syndrome
black death
Minamata disease
Bacteria that is responsible for Weil’s Disease
Shigella
Vibrio comma
Leptospira
E. Coli
Refers to a disease prevalent in and confined to a particular population.
Endemic
Pandemic
Epidemic
Outbreak
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) measure the concentration of suspended particles in water.
TRUE
FALSE
High turbidity in water can reduce light penetration and negatively impact aquatic plants.
TRUE
FALSE
Because dissolved salts and other inorganic chemicals conduct electrical current, conductivity increases as salinity decreases.
TRUE
FALSE
At elevated temperatures and increased metabolic rates, organisms that are less efficient at food utilization flourish while others decline and are perhaps eliminated.
TRUE
FALSE
Minamata disease causes symptoms such as tremors, vision loss, and impaired coordination.
TRUE
FALSE
The eutrophication process causes the algal bloom which results in the milkiness in water causing turbidity.
TRUE
FALSE
Suspended solid is filterable solid whereas dissolved solid is non-filterable solid.
TRUE
FALSE
Identify the biological classification of this pathogen (e.g., bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite) and specify the disease it causes. Entamoeba histolytica
Protozoa - Prolonged diarrhea with bleeding
Bacteria - Whipworm infestation
Virus - Beaver disease
Helminths - Roundworm infestation
Identify the biological classification of this pathogen (e.g., bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite) and specify the disease it causes. Taenia solium
Bacteria - Influenza
Protozoa - Food Poisoning
Helminths - Pork Tapeworm
Helminths - Whipworm infestation
Identify the biological classification of this pathogen (e.g., bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite) and specify the disease it causes. Giardia lamblia
Helminths - Pinworm infestation
Protozoa - Beaver disease
Virus - Typhoid Fever
Bacteria - Sleeping sickness
Identify the biological classification of this pathogen (e.g., bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite) and specify the disease it causes. Salmonella
Virus - Typhoid Fever
Protozoa - Cholera
Helminths - Jaundice, fever (Weil’s disease)
Bacteria - Food Poisoning
Identify the biological classification of this pathogen (e.g., bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite) and specify the disease it causes. Ascaris lumbricoides
Bacteria - Influenza
Helminths - Roundworm infestation
Protozoa - Beaver disease
Virus - Sleeping sickness
Identify the biological classification of this pathogen (e.g., bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite) and specify the disease it causes. Balantidium coli
Protozoa - Diarrhea, Dysentery
Bacteria - Jaundice, fever (Weil’s disease)
Virus - Typhoid Fever
Helminths - Roundworm infestation
Identify the biological classification of this pathogen (e.g., bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite) and specify the disease it causes. Vibrio comma
Virus - Beaver disease
Protozoa - Pinworm infestation
Bacteria - Cholera
Bacteria - Typhoid Fever
Identify the biological classification of this pathogen and specify the disease it causes. Cryptosporidium parvum
Helminths - Schistosomiasis
Virus - Hepatitis A
Bacteria - Cholera
Protozoa - Cryptosporidiosis
What is the primary source of nitrates in water bodies that can lead to eutrophication?
Industrial waste
Agricultural runoff
Household sewage
Stormwater
Which of the following is a common indicator of water quality that reflects the presence of organic matter?
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
pH
Conductivity
Temperature
Yellowish-brown water in natural sources is commonly caused by:
Iron oxides
Tannins and humic substances
Manganese oxides
Industrial dyes
Which metal is nephrotoxic and commonly found in batteries?
Lead
Chromium
Cadmium
Zinc
Which disease became an epidemic in Baguio in 2004–2005?
Dengue fever
Meningococcemia
Leptospirosis
Cholera
Which fluoride level causes dental mottling?
0.5 mg/L
1.0 mg/L
2.0 mg/L
5.0 mg/L
What does a Secchi disk measure?
Dissolved oxygen
Water temperature
Water clarity
Water hardness
Water that returns to the atmosphere from plants is due to:
Filtration
Evaporation
Transpiration
Sedimentation
A water source with fluoride concentration of 5 mg/L may cause:
Dental caries prevention
Metallic taste
Bone fluorosis
Potable water improvement
A high BOD in water indicates:
Low pollution
Clear water
Absence of microorganisms
High levels of organic waste
DDT is considered dangerous because it:
Evaporates instantly
Has a short half-life
Bioaccumulates in fatty tissues
Is easily broken down in the environment
It is the study of the distribution and movement of water both on and below the Earth's surface, as well as the impact of human activity on water availability and conditions
(a)
