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What is rainwater harvesting?
What is rainwater harvesting?
- The process of artificially creating rain
- The process of collecting and storing rainwater for future use (correct)
- The process of redirecting rainwater to the sewer system
- The process of purifying rainwater for drinking
Where can rainwater be collected from for rainwater harvesting?
Where can rainwater be collected from for rainwater harvesting?
- Underground reservoirs
- Swimming pools and lakes
- Roofs of buildings, houses, and other catchments (correct)
- Street drains and gutters
In which areas can rainwater be an important source of water supply?
In which areas can rainwater be an important source of water supply?
- Where there is a limited need for water supply
- Where there is abundant surface and groundwater
- Where rain is well distributed throughout the year and where surface and groundwater are scarce (correct)
- Where there is a shortage of rainfall
What is a cistern in the context of rainwater harvesting?
What is a cistern in the context of rainwater harvesting?
What type of roof material should be excluded for rainwater harvesting due to health concerns?
What type of roof material should be excluded for rainwater harvesting due to health concerns?
Why does rainwater harvesting require strong community participation?
Why does rainwater harvesting require strong community participation?
What is a key benefit of rainwater harvesting?
What is a key benefit of rainwater harvesting?
Which factor determines the amount of water that can be collected in a year?
Which factor determines the amount of water that can be collected in a year?
What should be bypassed and filtered in rainwater harvesting to ensure water quality?
What should be bypassed and filtered in rainwater harvesting to ensure water quality?
Why is it recommended to treat the cistern after every rain in rainwater harvesting?
Why is it recommended to treat the cistern after every rain in rainwater harvesting?
What is the impact of rainwater harvesting on ground water level?
What is the impact of rainwater harvesting on ground water level?
What does rainwater harvesting help mitigate?
What does rainwater harvesting help mitigate?
