4 - Water Quality Indices
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Practice Questions
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What does WQI stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the simplification of water quality information.
Name one parameter that affects water quality.
💡 Hint: Consider the factors measured in water quality testing.
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What is the purpose of a Water Quality Index?
💡 Hint: Think about its use in communication of water quality.
Is a higher WQI score always indicative of better water quality?
💡 Hint: Remember how scoring works.
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A lake has various parameters measured: pH = 7.5, turbidity = 10 NTU, and microbial counts = 5 CFU. Discuss how you would approach calculating its WQI and the limitations of your assessment.
💡 Hint: Think about the weights associated with each measure.
Explain how external factors, like agricultural runoff, could affect the WQI of a river. What might the implications be for nearby communities?
💡 Hint: Consider environmental and health factors associated with water quality and its impact.
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