Sanitary and Plumbing Design Principles Quiz
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What is the primary goal of Sanitary and Plumbing systems in modern infrastructure?

  • Maximizing energy efficiency
  • Ensuring public health and safety (correct)
  • Providing structural stability to buildings
  • Aesthetically pleasing design

    • What innovation did the Romans employ to maintain cleanliness in their sewage systems?

  • The construction of underground canals
  • Public baths connected directly to the sewers (correct)
  • Mucrones who removed blockages and ensured functionality
  • The use of natural springs for sewage disposal

    • What was the significance of the Etruscans' contribution to plumbing technology?

  • They utilized lead pipes for water distribution
  • They constructed the first centralized sewage treatment plant
  • They introduced the concept of water closets (correct)
  • They developed the first aqueduct system in ancient Italy

    • What is one remarkable feature of the plumbing system at the Palace of Knossos?

    <p>It featured clay pipes, terracotta conduits, and drainage systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Cloaca Maxima in ancient Rome?

    <p>To drain stormwater and sewage from the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

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