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What is the primary source of water for villages without taps?
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?
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?
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?
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.
