Global Reserves & Potable Water (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): 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 dissolved carbon dioxide have on water?
What effect does dissolved carbon dioxide have on water?
It lowers the pH
What are examples of natural pollutants that water picks up?
What are examples of natural pollutants that water picks up?
Bacteria and viruses
Which of these are man-made pollutants found in water?
Which of these are man-made pollutants found in water?
Fertilisers and pesticides
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
Why is water needed in factories for industrial use?
Why is water needed in factories for industrial use?
For cooling machinery
Why is water necessary on farms?
Why is water necessary on farms?
To grow food
When does a drought occur?
When does a drought occur?
Insufficient rain to replenish supplies
When do water shortages occur?
When do water shortages occur?
When demand exceeds supply
Which water conservation method uses less water?
Which water conservation method uses less water?
Taking showers instead of baths