Global Reserves & Potable Water (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the chemical formula for water?
What is the chemical formula for water?
What are the two main types of solutes that water dissolves?
What are the two main types of solutes that water dissolves?
Ions and gases
Which ions does water pick up from minerals as it flows over the ground?
Which ions does water pick up from minerals as it flows over the ground?
, ,
What effect does carbon dioxide have when it dissolves in rainwater?
What effect does carbon dioxide have when it dissolves in rainwater?
It lowers the pH of water
What are examples of natural pollutants (microorganisms) found in water?
What are examples of natural pollutants (microorganisms) found in water?
Bacteria and viruses
Which of these are man-made pollutants that may contaminate water?
Which of these are man-made pollutants that may contaminate water?
Fertilisers, pesticides, industrial waste
Why is water needed in factories for industrial use?
Why is water needed in factories for industrial use?
For cooling machinery
How many litres of water do people in the UK use per day on average?
How many litres of water do people in the UK use per day on average?
150 litres
Where does the UK's water supply come from?
Where does the UK's water supply come from?
Underground storage, rivers, reservoirs
What is a drought?
What is a drought?
Insufficient rain to replenish supplies
When do water shortages occur?
When do water shortages occur?
When demand exceeds supply
Which is a way to conserve water at home?
Which is a way to conserve water at home?
Take showers instead of baths