_______ are constructed for water supply, electricity generation, recreation, irrigation and others.

Civil Engineering : Waste Water Engineering - Quiz(MCQ)

Tanks

Ponds

Reservoirs

Swimming pools

Correct Answer : Reservoirs

Explanation : There are multiple uses assigned to water bodies, resulting in the necessity of satisfying diverse quality criteria. Reservoirs are constructed for water supply, electricity generation, etc.

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What is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of the water quality called?

Algae growth

Eutrophication

Denitrification

Nitrification

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Eutrophication

Explanation : Eutrophication is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of water quality. The untreated wastewater is rich in organic matter which demands oxygen.