Global Reserves & Potable Water (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (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 of these ions does water pick up from minerals as it flows over the ground?
Which of these 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?
Lowers the pH of water
Why is dissolved oxygen important in water?
Why is dissolved oxygen important in water?
Important for marine life
What type of natural pollutants does water pick up?
What type of natural pollutants does water pick up?
Microorganisms like bacteria and viruses
Which of these is an example of a man-made pollutant in water?
Which of these is an example of a man-made pollutant in water?
Fertilisers
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
What is a drought?
What is a drought?
Dry conditions with insufficient rain
When do water shortages occur?
When do water shortages occur?
When demand exceeds supply
Why is water needed in factories for industrial use?
Why is water needed in factories for industrial use?
For cooling machinery
Which is a way to conserve water?
Which is a way to conserve water?
Take showers instead of baths