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Drainage Systems, Foul and Surface water

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of a domestic drainage system?

a)

To supply clean water to the house

b)

To remove wastewater and rainwater from the property

c)

To heat the house

d)

To store rainwater for later use

2.

Which of the following is a type of domestic drainage system?

a)

Combined drainage system

b)

Electrical drainage system

c)

Gas drainage system

d)

Solar drainage system

3.

Which of the following best describes the difference between foul water and surface water?

a)

Foul water is clean rainwater, surface water is dirty water from toilets

b)

Foul water comes from toilets, sinks, and baths; surface water comes from rain and gutters

c)

Foul water is used for drinking, surface water is not

d)

Foul water is only found in rivers, surface water is only found in lakes

4.

Which of the following is NOT a source of foul water in a domestic property?

a)

Kitchen sink

b)

Toilet

c)

Bath

d)

Roof gutter

5.

What is the typical diameter of a foul water drainage pipe in a domestic property?

a)

10 mm

b)

110 mm

c)

1 metre

d)

500 mm

6.

Which of the following is a benefit of having separate foul and surface water drainage systems?

a)

It increases the risk of flooding

b)

It prevents contamination of clean water sources

c)

It makes maintenance more difficult

d)

It reduces the need for treatment plants

7.

What is the main risk if foul water and surface water are not kept separate in drainage systems?

a)

Increased water pressure

b)

Contamination of rivers and streams

c)

Reduced water temperature

d)

Higher electricity bills

8.

Which of the following is NOT a type of domestic drainage system?

a)

Combined system

b)

Separate system

c)

Vacuum system

d)

Foul water only system

9.

Which of the following best describes a combined drainage system?

a)

It carries only foul water

b)

It carries both foul water and surface water in the same pipe

c)

It carries only surface water

d)

It uses separate pipes for each type of water

10.

Which of the following is a reason why surface water should not be discharged into foul water drains?

a)

It increases the risk of blockages and overloading treatment plants

b)

It makes the water too clean

c)

It reduces the temperature of the water

d)

It increases the cost of heating