Practice - Turbidity as an Indicator
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Practice Questions
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Define turbidity in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes water clear or cloudy.
What does CFU stand for?
💡 Hint: What unit do we use to estimate bacterial populations?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does high turbidity in water usually indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember that turbidity is a measure of cloudiness.
True or False: Non-viable microorganisms can still cause diseases.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of non-viable.
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Challenge Problems
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A water sample shows a turbidity level of 12 NTU and a culture plate reveals 45 CFUs at 24 hours. Discuss the implications and potential health risks based on these results.
💡 Hint: Consider what turbidity indicates regarding microbial presence.
A student proposes using turbidity as the only measure of water quality. Critique this approach, considering the limitations of turbidity as an indicator.
💡 Hint: Analyze both sides of the argument about relying solely on turbidity.
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