Water Quality Parameters Quiz

What are the three main water quality parameters?

• Physical, Chemical, Biological

• Physical, Chemical, Mechanical

• Chemical, Biological, Mechanical

• Biological, Mechanical, Electrical

Which of the following is a physical water quality parameter?

• Chlorine

• pH

• Alkalinity

• Salinity

What is the typical conductivity range for seawater?

• 10,000 Siemens

• 0.5-3 Siemens

• 55,000 Siemens

• 50-800 Siemens

What does TDS stand for in water quality measurement?

• Total Dissolved Solids

• Total Dissolved Salts

• Total Density Solids

• Total Density Salts

Which device is used to measure turbidity?

• Hydrometer

• Nephelometer

• Refractometer

• Conductivity meter

What is the pH range for drinking water?

• 4.5 to 6.5

• 6.5 to 8.5

• 7.5 to 9.5

• 8.5 to 10.5

Which of the following is a biological water quality parameter?

• pH

• Algae

• Salinity

• Conductivity

What is the main cause of high turbidity in water?

• Low salinity

• Suspended solids

• High temperature

• High pH levels

What is the effect of high dissolved oxygen levels in water?

• Increased acidity

• Decreased salinity

• Corrosion of pipes

• Increased turbidity

Which method is used to measure dissolved oxygen?

• Winkler method

• Refractometer

• Secchi disk

• Colorimeter