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What is rainwater harvesting?
What is rainwater harvesting?
- Collecting rainwater from impervious surfaces for later use. (correct)
- Selling rainwater to neighboring countries.
- Using rainwater to flood agricultural fields.
- Harvesting vegetables during rainfall.
Where does the rainwater collected from a roof typically flow through first?
Where does the rainwater collected from a roof typically flow through first?
- Gutters (correct)
- Storm drains
- Pipes leading to a river
- Gardening hoses
What is an example of a simple rainwater collection system?
What is an example of a simple rainwater collection system?
- Desalination plant
- Waterfall feature in a garden
- Rain barrel (correct)
- Underground river system
In which countries is rainwater harvesting a norm?
In which countries is rainwater harvesting a norm?
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What is one reason for the increasing popularity of rainwater harvesting systems in America?
What is one reason for the increasing popularity of rainwater harvesting systems in America?
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What can large cisterns used in elaborate rainwater harvesting systems do?
What can large cisterns used in elaborate rainwater harvesting systems do?
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Study Notes
Definition of Rainwater Harvesting
- Collecting and storing rainwater that runs off from structures or impervious surfaces for later use.
Traditional Rainwater Harvesting
- Involves collecting rain from a roof.
- Rain collects in gutters, channels into downspouts, and then into a storage vessel.
Rainwater Collection Systems
- Can be as simple as a rain barrel or as elaborate as large cisterns.
- Can supply entire household demand.
Perception vs. Reality
- Rainwater harvesting often evokes images of old farm cisterns or developing countries.
- Reality: becoming a viable alternative for household and business water supply.
Global Perspective
- Countries like Germany and Australia normalize rainwater harvesting.
- Trend increasing in America due to the green building movement.
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Test your knowledge on different methods of rainwater harvesting, including collecting rain from roofs, using gutters and storage vessels, and setting up rainwater collection systems like rain barrels and cisterns.
