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WorksheetsWater Treatment Processes Quiz
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is the main goal of water treatment processes?
To add impurities to the water
To remove or reduce impurities in the water
To make water taste better
To increase the water temperature
What is one reason for having a Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Lakeville?
To increase the water temperature
To remove iron and manganese
To add more minerals to the water
To reduce water usage
What effect does iron have on water?
It makes the water taste sweet
It gives the water a disagreeable taste and reddish brown stains
It makes the water clear and odorless
It adds a pleasant aroma to the water
What can manganese leave in the water?
Blue sediment
Black sediment and stains
Green algae
White foam
What is a benefit of a Water Treatment Plant ?
Increased water pressure
Clean water supply
Faster water flow
Reduced water temperature
What is the capacity of the water facility in Lakeville per day?
26.5 million gallons
7.5 million gallons
20 million gallons
95 gallons
How much water does an average person in Lakeville use per day?
26.5 million gallons
7.5 million gallons
20 million gallons
95 gallons
What is the average daily water use in Lakeville?
26.5 million gallons
7.5 million gallons
20 million gallons
95 gallons
What is an aquifer?
A type of plant found in deserts
An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or materials
A type of cloud formation
A mountain range
What is the single day peak water use in Lakeville during the summer?
26.5 million gallons
7.5 million gallons
20 million gallons
95 gallons
How many wells are located around the City of Lakeville?
15
20
25
30
From which aquifers does the water in Lakeville primarily come?
Ogallala and Edwards
Prairie du Chien – Jordan and Tunnel City - Wonewoc
Floridan and Biscayne
Mahomet and Sparta
What is the range of well depth in Lakeville?
100-300 feet
200-400 feet
450-850 feet
900-1200 feet
How many gallons per minute do the wells in Lakeville pump?
500 gallons
800 gallons
1,100 gallons
1,500 gallons
What is the first step in the water treatment process?
Towers
Filters
Wells
Homes
In the water treatment process, what comes after the water is filtered?
Homes
Towers
Wells
Filters
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered with water?
50 percent
72 percent
85 percent
97 percent
What percentage of Earth's water is salty and not suitable for drinking?
50 percent
70 percent
97 percent
99 percent
Where is 70 percent of the remaining freshwater found?
Rivers
Lakes
Polar ice caps
Underground
What percentage of the world's freshwater is readily accessible?
Less than 1 percent
5 percent
10 percent
20 percent
What percentage of the world's water is salty?
97%
2%
1%
50%
How much of the world's water is available for use?
1%
2%
97%
50%
What percentage of the world's water is in the form of ice?
2%
1%
97%
50%
What is considered the most important nutrient for the human body?
Protein
Carbohydrates
Water
Vitamins
Which of the following is a function of water in the human body?
Provides energy
Lubricates joints
Builds muscle
Strengthens bones
How does water help the body during digestion?
It breaks down proteins
It transports nutrients
It absorbs fats
It increases metabolism
What role does water play in preventing infections?
It creates antibodies
It flushes out toxins
It increases white blood cells
It strengthens the skin
How many billion gallons of water are used per day in the US?
408 billion
500 billion
300 billion
600 billion
How many gallons of water does an average American use per day?
50 gallons
100 gallons
150 gallons
200 gallons
What percentage of water is used to grow food?
50%
68%
75%
80%
What percentage of water goes to public water supplies?
10%
15%
19%
25%
What is one of the main goals of water conservation?
Increasing water pollution
Making sure there is enough water to go around
Using more water for lawns
Ignoring water quality
What does water conservation help maintain?
The quantity of water only
The quality of the resource
The speed of water flow
The temperature of water
Which of the following is a use of water mentioned in the learning material?
Transportation
Agriculture
Recreation
Cooking
What happens to water use as the population increases?
It decreases
It stays the same
It increases
It fluctuates randomly
How many gallons of water are used to produce a pair of jeans?
2,900 gallons
1,857 gallons
634 gallons
766 gallons
What is the amount of water required to produce a bed sheet?
2,800 gallons
53 gallons
84 gallons
634 gallons
How many gallons of water are needed for a T-shirt?
766 gallons
2,900 gallons
1,857 gallons
84 gallons
How much water is used for a glass (8 ounces) of milk?
53 gallons
84 gallons
634 gallons
2,800 gallons
How many gallons of water does it take to produce an apple?
84 gallons
53 gallons
766 gallons
1,857 gallons
What is the water usage for one pound of beef?
1,857 gallons
2,900 gallons
634 gallons
84 gallons
How many gallons of water are used for one hamburger?
634 gallons
2,800 gallons
53 gallons
766 gallons
What is the cost of water in Minneapolis per 748 gallons?
$3.76
$1.52
$4.87
$1.34
How much does water cost in Las Vegas per 1,000 gallons?
$1.52
$3.76
$4.87
$1.34
What is the cost of water in New York City per 748 gallons?
$4.87
$3.76
$1.52
$1.34
How much does water cost in Lakeville per 1,000 gallons?
$1.34
$3.76
$1.52
$4.87
What is Lakeville’s highest rate for water use over 30,000 gallons?
$5.05 per 1,000 gallons
$3.76 per 748 gallons
$1.52 per 1,000 gallons
$4.87 per 748 gallons
What is the price of Smart Water per gallon?
$9.16
$6.72
$11.44
$15.28
Which water brand costs $1.68 per quart?
Fiji Water
Smart Water
Aquafina
Ice Mountain
How much does Vitamin Water cost per gallon?
$11.44
$8.04
$6.72
$9.16
What is the price of Aquafina per quart?
$3.82
$2.29
$2.01
$2.86
Which item is the most expensive per gallon?
Aquafina
Cola
Unleaded gas
Vitamin Water
