Three statements are provided here which define the terms –

(a) sludge (b) sewage and (c) wastewater. Pick out the correct definition for each of these terms.


(a) The settled solids that are removed in wastewater treatment with a scraper.


(b) Water from kitchen used for washing dishes.


(c) Wastewater released from homes, industries, hospitals and other public buildings.

a) sludge: The settled solids that are removed in wastewater treatment with a scraper.

b) sewage: Wastewater released from homes, industries, hospitals and other public buildings.


c) wastewater: Water from the kitchen used for washing dishes.


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