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Water Properties and Sources Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is the ability of water to climb up a surface in defiance of the pull of gravity.

a)

Heat capacity

b)

Surface tension

c)

Dissolving ability

d)

Capillarity

2.

A property of water due to cohesive forces between molecules, affecting capillarity and behavior in small-diameter pipes.

a)

Heat capacity

b)

Surface tension

c)

Dissolving ability

d)

Capillarity

3.

Water from toilet waste which should not be reused directly requiring advanced treatment level.

a)

Greywater

b)

Blackwater

c)

Red water

d)

Yellow water

4.

Water from showers, sinks, laundry that can be used for flushing, irrigation after basic treatment.

a)

Greywater

b)

Blackwater

c)

Red water

d)

Yellow water

5.

Water taken from the groundwater flow and soil moisture.

a)

Plant uptake

b)

Groundwater

c)

Precipitation

d)

Infiltration

6.

Water that falls to the earth s rain including snow, sleet, drizzle, and hail.

a)

Plant uptake

b)

Groundwater

c)

Precipitation

d)

Infiltration

7.

It is the movement of water into the ground from the surface.

a)

Plant uptake

b)

Groundwater

c)

Precipitation

d)

Infiltration

8.

What is a comprehensive plan and system designed to provide clean and safe drinking water to a specific community or area?

a)

Water treatment scheme

b)

Water distribution scheme

c)

Water recycling scheme

d)

Water supply scheme

9.

refers to wastewater that has been treated to a safe level for certain reuse applications (e.g., irrigation, industrial processes).

a)

Recycled water

b)

Treated water

c)

Hard water

d)

Soft water

10.

refers to water that has been processed to meet specific quality standards for its intended use.

a)

Recycled water

b)

Treated water

c)

Hard water

d)

Soft water

11.

_____________ 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.

a)

Recycled water

b)

Treated water

c)

Hard water

d)

Soft water

12.

_____________ 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.

a)

Recycled water

b)

Treated water

c)

Hard water

d)

Soft water

13.

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.

a)

Source

b)

Distribution network

c)

Storage tank

d)

Intake

14.

It is a system of pipes that carries water from the storage tank to individual households, businesses, and public facilities.

a)

Source

b)

Distribution network

c)

Storage tank

d)

Intake

15.

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.

a)

Source

b)

Distribution network

c)

Storage tank

d)

Intake

16.

Water that comes from seawater.

a)

Surface water

b)

Desalinated water

c)

Rainwater

d)

Groundwater

17.

Water that comes from reservoirs.

a)

Surface water

b)

Desalinated water

c)

Rainwater

d)

Groundwater

18.

Water that comes from springs.

a)

Surface water

b)

Desalinated water

c)

Rainwater

d)

Groundwater

19.

Water harvested from roofs.

a)

Surface water

b)

Desalinated water

c)

Rainwater

d)

Groundwater

20.

It is a property of water that requires treatment to remove dissolved impurities.

a)

Surface tension and cohesion

b)

Pure form

c)

Solvent properties

d)

Density and weight

21.

It is a property of water where it forms droplets, capillary action that affects its behavior in small pipes and fixtures.

a)

Surface tension and cohesion

b)

Pure form

c)

Solvent properties

d)

Density and weight

22.

It is a property of water where it is defined by its lack of sensory impact.

a)

Surface tension and cohesion

b)

Pure form

c)

Solvent properties

d)

Density and weight

23.

Which among the water sources below is NOT INCLUDED in the sub-surface sources?

a)

Impounding reservoirs

b)

Springs

c)

Wells

d)

Infiltration galleries

24.

Which among the water sources below is NOT INCLUDED in the surface sources?

a)

Impounding reservoirs

b)

Springs

c)

Lakes

d)

Streams

25.

Hydrological cycle involves several physical processes namely: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, surface run-off and sub-surface flow.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Identify the sustainable system being integrated in water supply design where water from laundry is being used to water the plants:

a)

Greywater reuse

b)

Rainwater harvesting

c)

Water-efficient fixtures

d)

Leak detection

27.

Identify the sustainable system being integrated in water supply design where precipitation is collected:

a)

Greywater reuse

b)

Rainwater harvesting

c)

Water-efficient fixtures

d)

Leak detection

28.

Hard water is characterized by the presence of:

a)

Aluminum

b)

Iron

c)

Magnesium

d)

All of the above

29.

Accessible surface freshwater comprises of how many percent from all freshwater sources?

a)

3%

b)

1%

c)

8%

d)

6%

30.

The hydrosphere covers about 70% of the Earth's surface, with ice caps and glaciers making up the largest portion.

a)

True

b)

False