Practice Turbidity as an Indicator - 6.1 | 8. Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define turbidity in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what makes water clear or cloudy.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What does high turbidity in water usually indicate?

  • Clear water
  • Presence of microorganisms
  • High mineral content

💡 Hint: Remember that turbidity is a measure of cloudiness.

Question 2

True or False: Non-viable microorganisms can still cause diseases.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of non-viable.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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