A facultative pond system is employed for wastewater treatment. Which of the following statements is/are true:
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In aquatic environments like facultative ponds, the balance between oxygen production during the day and consumption during the night directly influences both dissolved oxygen levels and pH.
The dissolved oxygen concentration will be high during daytime compared to night-time.
The pH will be high during daytime compared to night-time.
The dissolved oxygen concentration will be low during daytime compared to night-time.
The pH will be low during daytime compared to night-time.
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The Correct Option isA, B
Solution and Explanation
During daytime, photosynthesis takes place, and algae produce oxygen while consuming CO$_2$. This leads to an increase in the dissolved oxygen concentration. Additionally, the pH increases due to the consumption of CO$_2$ and the release of oxygen. Therefore:
- The dissolved oxygen concentration will be high during daytime compared to night-time.
- The pH will also be high during daytime compared to night-time.
Thus, the correct answers are (A) and (B).