1.2 - Water Quality Issues
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Practice Questions
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Name two sources of water.
💡 Hint: Consider natural water bodies.
What are physical contaminants?
💡 Hint: Think about things that can make water look dirty.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is a source of groundwater?
💡 Hint: Think about where water is stored underground.
True or False: All contaminants in water are visible.
💡 Hint: Consider whether you can see pollutants like heavy metals.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the impact of industrial runoff on aquatic ecosystems and propose potential solutions for mitigation.
💡 Hint: Consider both prevention before discharge and treatment after contamination.
Design a water safety plan for a rural community dependent on a single well.
💡 Hint: Think about risks from both natural and human-generated sources.
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