Question detail
What is the main reason for sterilising potable water?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
Question
- A. To improve taste
- B. To remove dissolved salts
- C. To kill harmful microbes
- D. To enhance color
Answer
The correct option is To kill harmful microbes. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to recall chlorine, ozone and ultraviolet light as sterilising methods for potable water in the subtopic Potable water.
Explanation
The correct option is To kill harmful microbes. To kill harmful microbes is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to recall chlorine, ozone and ultraviolet light as sterilising methods for potable water. This belongs to the subtopic Potable water within Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Potable water.
Common mistake
Confusing Sterilisation Methods
Students often confuse the sterilising methods for potable water, thinking that chlorine and ozone serve the same purpose as ultraviolet light.
Remember that chlorine and ozone are chemical methods that disinfect water, while ultraviolet light is a physical method that kills microbes without adding chemicals.
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