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6 marksWater and Land Pollution

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 8(c)

Outline two reasons for the presence of nitrates in the river water.

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  1. 8(a)Explain what is meant by the term 'water quality standard'.[2 marks]
  2. 8(b)(i)Using the data in Table 1 and Table 2, assess the suitability of using River Z for recreational purposes.[3 marks]
  3. 8(b)(ii)Using the data in Table 1 and Table 2, assess the suitability of using River Z as a drinking water source.[3 marks]
  4. 8(d)Describe two environmental impacts of nitrates on the river ecosystem.[6 marks]

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