Wastewater and Sewage Notes Quiz

In a septic tank system, which of the following is not true?

• A. wastewater flows into a settling tank

• B. solids are decomposed by bacteria

• C. bacteria treated waste is discharged into an absorption field

• D. wastewater is sanitized after being distributed to the absorption field

• E. ?

Which of the following types of sewage treatment is properly matched?

• A. Primary-biological process

• B. Secondary-physical process

• C. Secondary-chemical process

• D. Primary- physical process

• E. ?

Which of the following substances are removed to the greatest extent by sewage treatment?

• A. organic pesticides

• B. organic waste

• C. toxic metals

• D. plastic waste

• E. ?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Wastewater treatment is modeled after which of the following?

• A. rivers

• B. coral reefs

• C. wetlands

• D. estuaries

• E. ?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Which of the following is not removed during primary and secondary sewage treatment?

• A. human wastes

• B. nitrates

• C. Ramen noodle bags

• D. organic materials

• E. ?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is the most ecologically responsible way to dispose of sewage sludge?

• A. Incineration (burn)

• B. dumping into deep ocean trenches

• C. dumping into landfills

• D. using it as fertilizer

• E. ?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Where is bacteria utilized in septic tanks and sewage treatment plants?

• A. septic tank and leach field; primary and secondary treatment

• B. septic tank; primary treatment and chlorination

• C. leach field; secondary treatment

• D. septic tank; secondary treatment

• E. ?

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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Which of the following is the largest use of water in American households?

• A. toilets

• B. dishwashers

• C. washing machines

• D. showers

• E. ?

Which of the following is not true for most sewage treatment in the United States?

• A. tertiary treatment is common

• B. bacteria is an important part of the process

• C. treated wastewater is released into rivers

• D. disinfection of wastewater occurs

• E. ?

In which step of sewage treatment is O2 important?

• A. primary treatment

• B. secondary treatment

• C. tertiary treatment

• D. It is important in all 3 steps

• E. ?

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5