Quiz on Intake Structures

What are intakes primarily built for?

• To generate electricity

• To store water

• To withdraw water from surface sources

• To treat wastewater

What is the purpose of screens in intake structures?

• To regulate water flow

• To measure water quality

• To prevent debris entry

• To increase water pressure

Where is the lowest entry port of an intake typically placed?

• At the midpoint of the river

• At the treatment plant

• At the highest water level

• At the lowest water level of the river

Which type of intake is constructed on non-alluvial rivers?

• Reservoir intake

• Twin well type

• Single well type

• Lake intake

What is a jack well used for in a twin well type intake?

• To filter debris

• To regulate flow

• To store water

• To lift water into the main lines

What type of intake is similar to a river intake but located at a dam?

• Reservoir intake

• Canal intake

• Lake intake

• Submerged intake

What is a key feature of submerged intakes?

• They are placed in deep waters

• They are placed in shallow waters

• They are used for large projects

• They are always above water

What distinguishes a wet intake tower from a dry intake tower?

• Location of the tower

• Height of the tower

• Construction material used

• Presence of water in the tower

What type of conduits allows water to flow under gravity?

• Open channels

• Pressure conduits

• Gravity conduits

• Submerged conduits

Which of the following is NOT a type of gravity conduit?

• Canals

• Pressure pipes

• Flumes

• Aqueducts