How to purify water by boiling
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of boiling water for purification?
A) To kill harmful microorganisms
B) To improve the taste
C) To remove sediment
D) To add minerals
  • 2. At what temperature does water typically need to boil to be purified?
A) 100°C (212°F)
B) 50°C (122°F)
C) 150°C (302°F)
D) 75°C (167°F)
  • 3. How long should water be boiled to ensure effective purification?
A) 1 minute
B) 15 seconds
C) 30 seconds
D) 5 minutes
  • 4. In mountainous areas, should the boiling time be increased or decreased?
A) Decreased
B) Increased
C) Depends on humidity
D) Stay the same
  • 5. Why is longer boiling time required at higher altitudes?
A) Water boils at a higher temperature
B) The air is less dense
C) Water boils at a lower temperature
D) The water is purer
  • 6. What type of container is best for boiling water?
A) Plastic
B) Aluminum
C) Cardboard
D) Stainless steel
  • 7. What should you do before boiling water for purification?
A) Chill the water
B) Add salt
C) Add sugar
D) Filter out sediment
  • 8. Does boiling water remove chemical contaminants?
A) Yes, only chlorine
B) Yes, most of them
C) No
D) Yes, all of them
  • 9. What should you do after boiling the water?
A) Add lemon
B) Let it cool down
C) Drink it immediately
D) Add ice
  • 10. What organisms are effectively killed by boiling?
A) Bacteria and viruses
B) Pesticides
C) Heavy metals
D) Microplastics
  • 11. Can boiling water remove taste or odor issues?
A) No, never
B) Only bad odors
C) Yes, always
D) Sometimes
  • 12. What is the best way to store boiled water?
A) In the refrigerator uncovered
B) In an open container
C) In a clean, sealed container
D) In direct sunlight
  • 13. For how long is boiled water generally considered safe to drink?
A) 24 hours
B) 1 week
C) Indefinitely
D) 1 month
  • 14. What fuel source is suitable for boiling water?
A) Only electricity
B) All of the above
C) Only wood
D) Only gas
  • 15. How does water look when it's boiling?
A) Bubbling vigorously
B) Frothy on top
C) Steaming gently
D) Still and clear
  • 16. If you only have slightly cloudy water, is boiling enough?
A) No, it's not safe
B) Boiling is better after filtering
C) Yes, boiling makes it safe
D) Cloudiness is irrelevant
  • 17. What if the water source is suspected to be heavily contaminated with chemicals?
A) Boiling will remove all contaminants
B) Boil it twice
C) Boiling is not sufficient
D) Just boil it longer
  • 18. What does "purification" mean in the context of water?
A) Adding flavors
B) Removing harmful substances
C) Making it colder
D) Changing the color
  • 19. Does boiling soften hard water?
A) Yes, completely
B) Makes it harder
C) No, never
D) Partially
  • 20. Can you use a microwave to boil water for purification?
A) Yes, but it may not be as effective
B) No, never
C) Yes, it's the best method
D) Only if it has a special setting
  • 21. Why might microwave boiling be less effective?
A) Uneven heating
B) Faster boiling
C) It's more energy-efficient
D) Higher temperature
  • 22. What is the relationship between water hardness and boiling?
A) Boiling has no effect on hardness.
B) Hardness prevents boiling.
C) Boiling reduces some hardness.
D) Boiling increases hardness.
  • 23. What is the first step when purifying water from an unknown source?
A) Add chlorine.
B) Locate the water source.
C) Boil the water.
D) Filter the water.
  • 24. What is the most reliable method of making water safe to drink?
A) Multiple methods
B) Boiling alone
C) Adding iodine.
D) Filtering alone
  • 25. Which of the following is NOT removed by boiling water?
A) Lead
B) Bacteria
C) Viruses
D) Protozoa
  • 26. What is the purpose of letting boiled water cool before drinking?
A) Improve the taste
B) Prevent burns
C) Increase purity
D) Add oxygen
  • 27. What does vigorously boiling water mean?
A) Rolling boil
B) Completely evaporated
C) Gentle simmer
D) Just starting to steam
  • 28. Which of the following will help remove particulate matter from water before boiling?
A) Freezing the water
B) Filtering the water
C) Adding sugar to the water
D) Exposing the water to sunlight
  • 29. Why should you consider the source of the water?
A) Because all water tastes the same
B) Because all sources are equally safe
C) To assess likely contaminants
D) Source doesn't matter
  • 30. What's a portable water boiling device?
A) Camping stove
B) Shower head
C) Garden hose
D) Swimming pool
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