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Describe how a simple cloth filter can clean muddy water, explaining each step of the filtration process.

hard 3 marks Class 3 · EVS · Water O Water
Answer
Cloth traps big particles; water passes through, leaving clear water behind.

The correct answer is Cloth traps big particles; water passes through, leaving clear water behind. — Repeat if needed for clearer water.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Place the cloth over a container to hold clear water.
  2. Pour muddy water onto the cloth.
  3. Large solid particles are caught by the cloth and remain above.
  4. Clean water passes through the cloth and collects in the container.
  5. Repeat if needed for clearer water.
Common mistake: Thinking cloth removes all impurities, including dissolved salts

Concept tested: Water purification by filtration

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