WorksheetsRainwater System Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What happens to the water after it flows to the downpipe?
It is stored for later use
It is discharged away
It is heated
It is purified
What is a surface water drain used for?
Used with a combined system of drainage
Used in rural areas where the rainwater is discharged straight into a river or stream
Used with a separate system of drainage
A specially designed pit sited within the property boundary
What does S&VP stand for in the diagram?
Soil and vent pipe
Sewer and vent pipe
Soil and valve pipe
Sewer and valve pipe
What does IC stand for in the diagram?
Inspection chamber
Internal chamber
Inspection cover
Internal cover
Which type of drain is shown in green in the diagram?
Foul water drain
Rain water drain
Combined water drain
Surface water drain
What is a road gully used for in a drainage system?
To collect rainwater from roads
To store sewage
To increase water flow
To filter water
Why might a combined system be considered simpler?
It uses fewer pipes
It requires less maintenance
It combines foul and rainwater into one system
It is cheaper to install
What is one benefit of rainwater harvesting mentioned in the text?
Increases water bills
Saves large volumes of mains water
Increases pressure on water resources
Reduces the need for plumbing
Which of the following is a key consideration when designing a soakaway system?
Soil permeability
Color of the pit
Distance from the house
Type of grass used
What is a potential issue with PVCu guttering in cold weather?
It expands
It becomes flexible
It contracts and goes brittle
It changes color
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of PVCu?
Easy to install
Heavy weight
Minimal maintenance
Economical
What is one of the benefits of PVCu in terms of maintenance?
Requires frequent painting
Minimal maintenance
Needs regular cleaning
Prone to rust
What is a key characteristic of PVCu in terms of installation?
Difficult to install
Easy to install
Requires special tools
Time-consuming to install
Which guttering system is used in conjunction with a squared downpipe?
Half round
Deep flow
Square line
Ogee
