Sewerage System

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Sewerage System: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Sewage Treatment, Water Disinfectants, Filtration of Polluted Water & Chlorination of Polluted Water etc.

Important Questions on Sewerage System

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Urea is an _____ impurity present in sewage.

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Untreated human urine is a health hazard. Explain.

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Mark the correct option.
Which of the following organic waste contaminates water.

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Animal wastes in water are called organic impurities.

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Do cows contaminate water?

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How can animals contaminate water?

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Organic waste present in water may be 

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List down any two contaminants of water that causes water pollution.

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What do you mean by sanitation?

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Write the scientific name of the pathogen of naru (Bala) disease.

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Name the process in which the water is usually sprayed through air.

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In this process of purification of water, bleaching powder is added.

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Unscramble the given word to make a meaningful word: 

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Urine contaminants are a part of organic impurities in water.

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Animal waste in water is an example of organic impurities. 

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What is the consequence of improper management of sewage?

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Which of the following is a part of inorganic impurities of the sewage?

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The contamination of seawater does not affect our environment.

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Sewage should be treated well before being discharged it into water bodies.

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Give a one-word answer for the following.

Which chemical is commonly added to disinfect water at home?

(Hint: It is recognised for its pungent, irritating odour in its gas form.)