Applications of hard water Practice exercise 4

A baker in Kisumu uses borehole water in making mandazi. She notices they have better texture than before. What is the likely reason?

A baker in Kisumu uses borehole water in making mandazi. She notices they have better texture than before. What is the likely reason?  (1 mark)

A baker in Kisumu uses borehole water in making mandazi. She notices they have better texture than before. What is the likely reason?  (1 mark)

A dentist in Eldoret notices fewer dental problems in children who drink borehole water. What might explain this?

A dentist in Eldoret notices fewer dental problems in children who drink borehole water. What might explain this?  (1 mark)

A dentist in Eldoret notices fewer dental problems in children who drink borehole water. What might explain this?  (1 mark)

A family in Nyeri uses hard water in their vegetable garden. What benefit are they likely to notice over time?

A family in Nyeri uses hard water in their vegetable garden. What benefit are they likely to notice over time?  (1 mark)

A family in Nyeri uses hard water in their vegetable garden. What benefit are they likely to notice over time?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Nakuru uses hard water for irrigation. Over time, her crops grow healthier and greener. What is the most likely reason for this?

A farmer in Nakuru uses hard water for irrigation. Over time, her crops grow healthier and greener. What is the most likely reason for this?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Nakuru uses hard water for irrigation. Over time, her crops grow healthier and greener. What is the most likely reason for this?  (1 mark)

In a school lab, students test porridge made with both hard and soft water. The one with hard water is thicker. What should they conclude?

In a school lab, students test porridge made with both hard and soft water. The one with hard water is thicker. What should they conclude?  (1 mark)

In a school lab, students test porridge made with both hard and soft water. The one with hard water is thicker. What should they conclude?  (1 mark)

A bakery in Thika has noticed that their bread dough has become weaker since switching to a water purifier. What could be a suitable adjustment?

A bakery in Thika has noticed that their bread dough has become weaker since switching to a water purifier. What could be a suitable adjustment?  (1 mark)

A bakery in Thika has noticed that their bread dough has become weaker since switching to a water purifier. What could be a suitable adjustment?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Limuru switches from hard river water to soft rainwater for irrigation. After a few weeks, crop growth slows. What is the most likely cause?

A farmer in Limuru switches from hard river water to soft rainwater for irrigation. After a few weeks, crop growth slows. What is the most likely cause?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Limuru switches from soft water to hard water for irrigation. After a few weeks, crop growth slows. What is the most likely cause?  (1 mark)

A fish farmer near Lake Baringo is breeding tilapia but notices slow growth and stress after using harvested rainwater. What is the best solution?

A fish farmer near Lake Baringo is breeding tilapia but notices slow growth and stress after using harvested rainwater. What is the best solution?  (1 mark)

A fish farmer near Lake Baringo is breeding tilapia but notices slow growth and stress after using harvested rainwater. What is the best solution?  (1 mark)

A hotel in Eldoret uses hard borehole water and receives complaints about white deposits in kettles. However, their traditional tea tastes better. What is the best long-term solution?

A hotel in Eldoret uses hard borehole water and receives complaints about white deposits in kettles. However, their traditional tea tastes better. What is the best long-term solution?  (1 mark)

A hotel in Eldoret uses hard borehole water and receives complaints about white deposits in kettles. However, their traditional tea tastes better. What is the best long-term solution?  (1 mark)

A school in Kisii uses water from a soft source and notices their soap consumption is lower. However, students report weaker teeth over time. What could be a suitable explanation and solution?

A school in Kisii uses water from a soft source and notices their soap consumption is lower. However, students report weaker teeth over time. What could be a suitable explanation and solution?  (1 mark)

A school in Kisii uses water from a soft source and notices their soap consumption is lower. However, students report weaker teeth over time. What could be a suitable explanation and solution?  (1 mark)