Water and Water Quality

Site: Young Education
Cours: Environmental Chemistry
Livre: Water and Water Quality
Imprimé par: ゲストユーザ
Date: lundi 5 octobre 2026, 03:04

1. The Water Cycle

Learning outcomes
  • I can describe the major stages of the water cycle.
  • I can explain how water moves through Earth's systems.
  • I can identify processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
  • I can explain the importance of the water cycle for ecosystems.
  • I can analyze factors that influence water movement.

2. Sources of Water Pollution

Learning outcomes
  • I can identify major sources of water pollution.
  • I can distinguish between point-source and non-point-source pollution.
  • I can explain how pollutants enter water systems.
  • I can describe the impacts of water pollution on organisms and ecosystems.
  • I can evaluate methods for reducing water contamination.

3. Water Treatment

Learning outcomes
  • I can describe the stages of water treatment.
  • I can explain how contaminants are removed from water.
  • I can compare drinking-water treatment and wastewater treatment.
  • I can identify common treatment technologies.
  • I can explain the importance of water treatment for public health.

4. Water Testing and Monitoring

Learning outcomes
  • I can identify indicators of water quality.
  • I can explain how water samples are tested and analyzed.
  • I can interpret simple water-quality data.
  • I can describe the importance of water monitoring.
  • I can evaluate the health of a water system using evidence.

5. Sustainable Water Management

Learning outcomes
  • I can identify indicators of water quality.
  • I can explain how water samples are tested and analyzed.
  • I can interpret simple water-quality data.
  • I can describe the importance of water monitoring.
  • I can evaluate the health of a water system using evidence.