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What is one benefit of rainwater harvesting mentioned in the text?
What is one benefit of rainwater harvesting mentioned in the text?
- Increases the risk of flooding
- Reduces soil erosion (correct)
- Requires high maintenance
- Contributes to air pollution
Why is it recommended to bypass the first 5 to 10 minutes of rainwater and filter the collected water?
Why is it recommended to bypass the first 5 to 10 minutes of rainwater and filter the collected water?
- To increase the chlorine content
- To prevent overflow of the storage area
- To reduce the acidity of the rainwater
- To remove contaminants washed from the catchment area (correct)
What should be done to protect a spring from surface-water pollution?
What should be done to protect a spring from surface-water pollution?
- Use limestone to purify the spring water
- Construct a deep diverting ditch around the spring (correct)
- Allow upstream settlements near the spring
- Provide inspection manholes for access to the spring
Why is it necessary to find the source and properly develop a spring?
Why is it necessary to find the source and properly develop a spring?
What should be done if the spring flows through fissured rock channels like limestone?
What should be done if the spring flows through fissured rock channels like limestone?
What is rainwater harvesting?
What is rainwater harvesting?
In which areas can rainwater be an important source of water supply?
In which areas can rainwater be an important source of water supply?
What is a cistern?
What is a cistern?
Why are fibro-cement roofs excluded for rainwater collection?
Why are fibro-cement roofs excluded for rainwater collection?
What does the term 'catchment area' refer to in the context of rainwater collection?
What does the term 'catchment area' refer to in the context of rainwater collection?
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