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