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Why does river water contain lot of impurities?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Source of River Water**: - River water originates from various sources such as mountains, glaciers, and rainfall. As it flows, it travels through different terrains. 2. **Long Journey of River Water**: - Rivers often have long courses, flowing over land surfaces from high altitudes to lower areas. During this journey, the water interacts with the environment. ...
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  • The statement below is followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statement only. Statement: Rain water is the purest form of water. Conclusions: I. Rain water contains impurities. II. Rain water will contain the least amount of impurities.

    A
    Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow.
    B
    Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
    C
    Only Conclusion I follows.
    D
    Only Conclusions II follows.
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    A
    To make a colloidal solution
    B
    To coagulate the suspended impurities
    C
    To remove impurities of calcium and magnesium
    D
    To protect the colloidal solution from getting precipitated
  • Assertion (A): Corals are not found near the shores where rivers meet the sea. Reason (R): Corals do not thrive in regions where waters contain a lot of silt.

    A
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