Wastewater Quiz

What is wastewater?

• Water from rivers

• Water from the ocean

• Water that is clean

• Water that has been used and becomes dirty

Which of the following is a source of domestic wastewater?

• Factories

• Kitchens

• Farms

• Rivers

What does sewage contain?

• Organic and inorganic impurities

• Only chemicals

• Only food waste

• Only water

What can treated wastewater be used for?

• Swimming pools

• Making soda

• Drinking

• Irrigating fields and gardens

What is one way to reduce wastewater?

• Repairing leaking taps

• Using chemical cleaners

• Throwing oils down the drain

• Ignoring leaks

What can poor sanitation lead to?

• More clean water

• Diseases like diarrhea

• Less waste

• Good health

What is a septic tank used for?

• Making compost

• Storing food waste

• Collecting and treating wastewater

• Collecting rainwater

What is biogas mainly made of?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

What is one of the harmful substances found in wastewater?

• Soap

• Clean water

• Fresh fruits

• Air

What do governments set up to clean wastewater?

• Schools

• Factories

• Sewage treatment plants

• Parks