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Foul Tanks Quiz L3 8202

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Foul Tanks Quiz L3 8202
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two types of foul tanks discussed in the presentation?

Cesspits and septic tanks

Reed beds and pump stations

Sewage treatment plants and cesspools

Brick-built tanks and drainage fields

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a cesspool?

To store sewage until disposal

To separate liquid and solid waste

To treat sewage to a high quality

To pump sewage to a suitable watercourse

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are older brick-built cesspools no longer recommended?

They leak sewage into the ground

They require frequent maintenance

They are not watertight

They have poor effluent quality

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a cesspit and a septic tank?

A cesspit has no outlet pipework, while a septic tank allows liquid to flow out

A cesspit is made of brick, while a septic tank is made of fibreglass

A cesspit is suitable for rural areas, while a septic tank is suitable for urban areas

A cesspit requires regular maintenance, while a septic tank does not

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are septic tanks only partially treating sewage?

To save costs on maintenance

To reduce the size of the tank

To allow for easier disposal

To allow for biological breakdown of organic matter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When can septic tanks be installed?

When the soil is of suitable porosity

When the installation complies with Building Regs

When it will not contaminate any watercourse

All of the above

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a soil porosity test?

To determine the size of the drain run needed

To calculate the average time for drainaway

To establish the suitability of land drainage

To check the levels in the vessel

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