Nov Exam: Water - Revision Flashcards
1
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Uses of water at home
A
shower, bath, cooking, brush teeth, garden, drink, clean, feed pets
2
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Describe: communal
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Shared by many people
3
Q
Describe: borehole
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A hold dug in the ground to reach underground water
4
Q
Describe: Reservoir
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A large tank that stores water for a town
5
Q
Describe: wetland
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underground water level rises to the earths surface
6
Q
Describe 3 stages of cleaning water at the water works
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Settling tankFilter bedChlorination tank
7
Q
wasting water examples
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Not fixing leaking tapsWatering the garden when it is hotUsing a dishwasherUsing too much water in the bath or showerLeaving taps on
8
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Other uses of water:
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FactoriesFarmsPower plantsMining
