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WorksheetsWater Properties and Sources Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 10mins
It is the ability of water to climb up a surface in defiance of the pull of gravity.
Heat capacity
Surface tension
Dissolving ability
Capillarity
A property of water due to cohesive forces between molecules, affecting capillarity and behavior in small-diameter pipes.
Heat capacity
Surface tension
Dissolving ability
Capillarity
Water from toilet waste which should not be reused directly requiring advanced treatment level.
Greywater
Blackwater
Red water
Yellow water
Water from showers, sinks, laundry that can be used for flushing, irrigation after basic treatment.
Greywater
Blackwater
Red water
Yellow water
Water taken from the groundwater flow and soil moisture.
Plant uptake
Groundwater
Precipitation
Infiltration
Water that falls to the earth s rain including snow, sleet, drizzle, and hail.
Plant uptake
Groundwater
Precipitation
Infiltration
It is the movement of water into the ground from the surface.
Plant uptake
Groundwater
Precipitation
Infiltration
What is a comprehensive plan and system designed to provide clean and safe drinking water to a specific community or area?
Water treatment scheme
Water distribution scheme
Water recycling scheme
Water supply scheme
refers to wastewater that has been treated to a safe level for certain reuse applications (e.g., irrigation, industrial processes).
Recycled water
Treated water
Hard water
Soft water
refers to water that has been processed to meet specific quality standards for its intended use.
Recycled water
Treated water
Hard water
Soft water
_____________ refers to water having the presence of elements characterized by difficulty of producing lather from detergents and causes scale deposits in pipes, heaters and boilers.
Recycled water
Treated water
Hard water
Soft water
_____________ refers to water without or having little elements characterized by the ease in producing lather from detergents and the absence of scale formation in boilers, heaters, and pipes.
Recycled water
Treated water
Hard water
Soft water
This structure is designed to collect water from the source and direct it towards the treatment plant. It usually consists of screens to remove large debris and sediment.
Source
Distribution network
Storage tank
Intake
It is a system of pipes that carries water from the storage tank to individual households, businesses, and public facilities.
Source
Distribution network
Storage tank
Intake
It is used to store treated water and ensure a constant supply even during peak demand periods. It also allows for water to be distributed evenly throughout the network.
Source
Distribution network
Storage tank
Intake
Water that comes from seawater.
Surface water
Desalinated water
Rainwater
Groundwater
Water that comes from reservoirs.
Surface water
Desalinated water
Rainwater
Groundwater
Water that comes from springs.
Surface water
Desalinated water
Rainwater
Groundwater
Water harvested from roofs.
Surface water
Desalinated water
Rainwater
Groundwater
It is a property of water that requires treatment to remove dissolved impurities.
Surface tension and cohesion
Pure form
Solvent properties
Density and weight
It is a property of water where it forms droplets, capillary action that affects its behavior in small pipes and fixtures.
Surface tension and cohesion
Pure form
Solvent properties
Density and weight
It is a property of water where it is defined by its lack of sensory impact.
Surface tension and cohesion
Pure form
Solvent properties
Density and weight
Which among the water sources below is NOT INCLUDED in the sub-surface sources?
Impounding reservoirs
Springs
Wells
Infiltration galleries
Which among the water sources below is NOT INCLUDED in the surface sources?
Impounding reservoirs
Springs
Lakes
Streams
Hydrological cycle involves several physical processes namely: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, surface run-off and sub-surface flow.
True
False
Identify the sustainable system being integrated in water supply design where water from laundry is being used to water the plants:
Greywater reuse
Rainwater harvesting
Water-efficient fixtures
Leak detection
Identify the sustainable system being integrated in water supply design where precipitation is collected:
Greywater reuse
Rainwater harvesting
Water-efficient fixtures
Leak detection
Hard water is characterized by the presence of:
Aluminum
Iron
Magnesium
All of the above
Accessible surface freshwater comprises of how many percent from all freshwater sources?
3%
1%
8%
6%
The hydrosphere covers about 70% of the Earth's surface, with ice caps and glaciers making up the largest portion.
True
False
