10 Questions
Which type of treatment system uses an aerobic process for digestion rather than an anaerobic process?
An aerobic treatment system
Where are aerobic treatment systems commonly found?
Rural areas without public sewers
What is the main advantage of an aerobic treatment system over a traditional septic system?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the pre-treatment stage in an aerobic treatment system?
To remove large solids and other undesirable substances
What happens during the settling stage in an aerobic treatment system?
Undigested solids settle
Which of the following is a product of the bacterial hydrolysis stage in anaerobic digestion?
Methane
What is the role of acidogenic bacteria in anaerobic digestion?
Convert carbohydrates into soluble derivatives
Where does anaerobic digestion occur naturally?
In oceanic basin sediments
What is the main purpose of anaerobic digestion?
To manage waste
Who discovered that marsh gas methane is a product of anaerobic digestion?
Alessandro Volta
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