GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water, quantified by measuring the amount of light that is scattered by a river water sample when light is shined through it. Turbidity is, therefore, an indication of the amount of particulate material that is being carried by the water (such as clays, silts and algae).

Detailed explanation-2: -Turbidity is the measure of relative clarity of a liquid. It is an optical characteristic of water and is a measurement of the amount of light that is scattered by material in the water when a light is shined through the water sample. The higher the intensity of scattered light, the higher the turbidity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Turbidimetry is an analytical technique that is used to measure the cloudiness or haziness of liquid samples. For example, consider the differences in water from a tap and water from a muddy river. The water from the tap is colourless and clear, with a very low turbidity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by individual particles (suspended solids) that are generally invisible to the naked eye, similar to smoke in air.

Detailed explanation-5: -Turbidity is caused by particles suspended or dissolved in water that scatter light making the water appear cloudy or murky. Particulate matter can include sediment-especially clay and silt, fine organic and inorganic matter, soluble colored organic compounds, algae, and other microscopic organisms.