Rural Water Sources Quiz
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What is the primary source of water for villages without taps?

  • Greywater tanks
  • Rivers, streams, and springs (correct)
  • Boreholes
  • Trucks
  • What is the main purpose of boreholes?

  • To filter and purify water
  • To access water deeper underground (correct)
  • To store water for long periods
  • To transport water to villages
  • What is the purpose of using pumps in relation to boreholes?

  • To increase the depth of the borehole
  • To create a water storage system
  • To pump water out of the borehole (correct)
  • To prevent contamination of the water
  • What is the primary use of greywater collected in tanks at home?

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    Study Notes

    Water Sources for Villages

    • The primary source of water for villages without taps is often boreholes.

    Boreholes and Pumps

    • The main purpose of boreholes is to access groundwater for drinking, irrigation, and other domestic uses.
    • Pumps are used in relation to boreholes to extract groundwater from the borehole to the surface.

    Greywater Usage

    • The primary use of greywater collected in tanks at home is for irrigation, flushing toilets, and washing machines, reducing the demand on potable water supplies.

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    Test your knowledge of water sources in rural areas with this quiz! Explore how people in villages collect water from rivers, streams, springs, wells, and boreholes for various daily needs.

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