3.2.2. Visible Parameters

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is turbidity?

   Hint

   Think about how clear the water looks.

2. 2.

   List one visible parameter of water quality.

   Hint

   What can you see or smell in the water?

3. 3.

   What does turbidity measure in water?

   • Amount of dissolved solids
   • Cloudiness caused by particles
   • Color of the water

   Hint

   Think about the clarity of the water.

4. 4.

   True or False: All solids in water are dissolved.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the difference between floating particles and clear solutions.

5. 5.

   A community tests local water and finds high turbidity levels but no alterations in color or taste. What steps should they take next to analyze water quality?

   Hint

   Think about how you would investigate without relying solely on color or taste.

6. 6.

   Given a water sample with unknown total dissolved solids (TDS), what methods could scientists use to estimate its safety for drinking?

   Hint

   Consider what instruments can measure the concentration of ions effectively.