Advantages and disadvantages of hard water Practice exercise 1

Question 1

From the image below, mention two ways hard water affects the body and clothes. (2 marks)

Question 2

From the image below, mention two ways hard water affects the body and clothes. (2 marks)

Question 3

Why do some people prefer the taste of hard water? (1 mark)

Question 4

Why do some people prefer the taste of hard water? (1 mark)

Question 5

Look at the image below of the pipe. What problem is shown that is caused by hard water? (1 mark)

Question 6

Look at the image below of the pipe. What problem is shown that is caused by hard water? (1 mark)

Question 7

Name two minerals found in hard water and state one benefit of each. (2 marks)

Question 8

Name two minerals found in hard water and state one benefit of each. (2 marks)

Question 9

State one advantage of using hard water at home. (1 mark)

Question 10

State one advantage of using hard water at home. (1 mark)

Question 11

State one advantage of using hard water at home. (1 mark)

Question 12

Give two reasons why hard water may not be suitable for use in electric kettles or water heaters. (2 marks)

Question 13

Give two reasons why hard water may not be suitable for use in electric kettles or water heaters. (2 marks)

Question 14

Give two reasons why hard water may not be suitable for use in electric kettles or water heaters. (2 marks)

Question 15

Give two reasons why hard water may not be suitable for use in electric kettles or water heaters. (2 marks)

Question 16

List two disadvantages of using hard water for laundry purposes. (2 marks)

Question 17

List two disadvantages of using hard water for laundry purposes. (2 marks)

Question 18

List two disadvantages of using hard water for laundry purposes. (2 marks)

Question 19

Mention two advantages of hard water related to taste and consumption. (2 marks)

Question 20

Mention two advantages of hard water related to taste and consumption. (2 marks)

Question 21

Mention two advantages of hard water related to taste and consumption. (2 marks)

Question 22

State and explain two health-related advantages of drinking hard water. (2 marks)

Question 23

State and explain two health-related advantages of drinking hard water. (2 marks)

Question 24

Based on the image showing a kettle with white deposits at the base,a) Identify what causes these deposits in the kettle. (1 mark)b) State two disadvantages of this condition for the performance of the appliance. (2 marks)

Question 25

Based on the image showing a kettle with white deposits at the base,a) Identify what causes these deposits in the kettle. (1 mark)b) State two disadvantages of this condition for the performance of the appliance. (2 marks)

Quiz Questions (25 questions)