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