3.2 - Importance of Source and Intended Use
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Practice Questions
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What parameters are used for quick water quality screening?
💡 Hint: Think about what your senses can tell you.
Name a characteristic of dissolved solids.
💡 Hint: Remember, they blend into the water.
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What is the purpose of screening in water quality assessment?
💡 Hint: Think about how urgent water testing needs to be.
True or False: Suspended solids can dissolve in water.
💡 Hint: Consider the visibility of suspended particles.
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A community reports that their tap water is clear and odorless, yet some residents complain of illness. Discuss potential unseen contaminants that screening might miss.
💡 Hint: What might not be visible or noticeable that can cause health issues?
Analyze the role of total dissolved solids (TDS) in assessing river water quality used for recreational purposes. What could high TDS imply?
💡 Hint: Higher levels suggest more substances existing in the water; think about the health impacts.
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