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