Water Treatment Technologies

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Which of the following is a commonly used method for removing impurities from water through a semipermeable membrane?

  1. Reverse Osmosis

  2. Distillation

  3. Filtration

  4. Coagulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reverse Osmosis is a process that uses a semipermeable membrane to separate impurities from water by applying pressure.

What is the primary purpose of adding chlorine to water during disinfection?

  1. Removing Heavy Metals

  2. Adjusting pH Levels

  3. Killing Harmful Microorganisms

  4. Improving Taste


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chlorine is added to water to kill bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms.

Which technology involves passing water through a bed of activated carbon to remove contaminants?

  1. Ultrafiltration

  2. Ion Exchange

  3. Activated Carbon Adsorption

  4. Disinfection


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Activated Carbon Adsorption is a process that uses activated carbon to remove contaminants from water through adsorption.

What is the process of removing suspended solids from water by allowing them to settle under gravity called?

  1. Filtration

  2. Sedimentation

  3. Coagulation

  4. Disinfection


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sedimentation is a process that allows suspended solids to settle under gravity, separating them from water.

Which of the following is a common method for softening hard water?

  1. Reverse Osmosis

  2. Ion Exchange

  3. Distillation

  4. Filtration


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ion Exchange is a process that removes hardness minerals from water by exchanging them with sodium or potassium ions.

What is the primary purpose of coagulation in water treatment?

  1. Killing Microorganisms

  2. Removing Dissolved Solids

  3. Neutralizing pH Levels

  4. Desalinating Seawater


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coagulation is a process that neutralizes pH levels in water by adding chemicals to adjust its acidity or alkalinity.

Which technology uses ultraviolet light to disinfect water?

  1. Reverse Osmosis

  2. Distillation

  3. Ultraviolet Disinfection

  4. Filtration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ultraviolet Disinfection uses ultraviolet light to kill microorganisms in water.

What is the process of removing dissolved solids from water using a semipermeable membrane called?

  1. Reverse Osmosis

  2. Distillation

  3. Filtration

  4. Coagulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reverse Osmosis is a process that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove dissolved solids from water by applying pressure.

Which of the following is a common method for removing heavy metals from water?

  1. Reverse Osmosis

  2. Distillation

  3. Filtration

  4. Ion Exchange


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ion Exchange is a process that removes heavy metals from water by exchanging them with sodium or potassium ions.

What is the process of removing taste and odor compounds from water called?

  1. Activated Carbon Adsorption

  2. Distillation

  3. Filtration

  4. Reverse Osmosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Activated Carbon Adsorption is a process that uses activated carbon to remove taste and odor compounds from water.

Which technology involves passing water through a series of membranes with different pore sizes to remove impurities?

  1. Reverse Osmosis

  2. Distillation

  3. Ultrafiltration

  4. Filtration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ultrafiltration is a process that passes water through a series of membranes with different pore sizes to remove impurities.

What is the primary purpose of adding fluoride to water during fluoridation?

  1. Removing Heavy Metals

  2. Adjusting pH Levels

  3. Killing Harmful Microorganisms

  4. Preventing Tooth Decay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fluoride is added to water to prevent tooth decay.

Which technology involves boiling water to produce steam, which is then condensed back into pure water?

  1. Reverse Osmosis

  2. Distillation

  3. Filtration

  4. Coagulation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Distillation is a process that involves boiling water to produce steam, which is then condensed back into pure water.

What is the process of removing suspended solids from water by passing it through a filter called?

  1. Reverse Osmosis

  2. Distillation

  3. Filtration

  4. Coagulation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Filtration is a process that removes suspended solids from water by passing it through a filter.

Which of the following is a common method for removing bacteria and viruses from water?

  1. Reverse Osmosis

  2. Distillation

  3. Filtration

  4. Disinfection


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disinfection is a process that kills bacteria and viruses in water.

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