Question

In the event of a cyclone, if the water supply in a city is affected, what can be done to ensure safe drinking water at home?



(a) Tap water should be boiled and filtered

(b) Soil in flood water should be allowed to settle

(c) Rainwater should be passed through sand filter

(d) Groundwater water should be boiled repeatedly

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Answer 1

Answer:

option a is correct option

Explanation:

because as water is affected so when people simply without taking any action drink water can get into serious health problems so water should be filtered so that waste or harmful substances are removed and boiled such that any microorganisms contained in the water dies!

Answer 2

In the event of a cyclone, if the water supply in a city is affected, tap water should be boiled and filtered.

Explanation:

• When the water is boiled at maximum heat all the harmful bacteria die.

• If water is not filtered and boiled then people at home can be caught by dangerous diseases.

• Placing the clean cloth in the mouth of the tap can ensure filtered water as all the dust is filtered by the cloth. Thus, people can get clean water from the tap.