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Himalayan glaciers and water quality MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Practice questions
Q1Consider the following statements about the Rulung Glacier study: 1. Meltwater was examined at four sites during the ablation period in 2023 and 2024. 2. Total Dissolved Solids exceeded 500 mg/L at all sampling locations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the study examined meltwater from four sites during the ablation period in 2023 and 2024. Statement 2 is incorrect because Total Dissolved Solids remained below 500 mg/L at all sampled locations.
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