Water Properties and Safety Quiz

<p>Radioactivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pollution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sodium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Filtration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The total amount of water is finite. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>National Power Corporation (NPC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sanitation and public health aspects of water use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>70% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Groundwater (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preventing soil erosion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrothermal Loop (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constantly circulating water through evaporation and precipitation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rainwater can be contaminated by pollutants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To shut off the water supply to the building in emergencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To connect a building to the main water supply line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rotary drilling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deliver potable water to plumbing fixtures within a building (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dug (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water from deep underground is often naturally filtered and bacteria-free (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bored (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To connect multiple fixtures to a common water supply line (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To seal the gap between the well casing and the surrounding soil, preventing contamination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It uses a drilling rig to create the well hole and casing pipe. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drilled Well - Jetting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can cause the pipes to corrode and leak. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To overcome friction and gravity, ensuring that the water reaches all consumers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smaller pipes increase pressure, while larger pipes decrease pressure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Level II (communal water point) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bored wells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can lead to stunted growth and developmental delays. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Density (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water's high heat capacity helps absorb heat from the fire. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nitrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water's ability to absorb heat and release it during evaporation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unpleasant taste and odor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Head is the vertical distance from the water surface, while pressure is the force per unit area. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compounds that can affect the taste of groundwater.

A metal that gives water an undesirable taste.

A mineral that produces color and may stain clothes in water.

Compounds that can act as natural laxatives.

A metal that does not pose health threats but alters water taste.

Excess in water can harm those with certain health issues.

Cloudiness in water due to suspended particles, affecting taste.

Issues caused by contaminants affecting taste and health.

A chemical compound of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, crucial for life.

Include water level, mass, force, pressure, head, and capillarity.

Water takes the shape of its container and finds its own level.

The amount of matter in water remains constant, regardless of location.

Defined as the force per unit area acting on a surface.

The movement of water in narrow tubes due to unbalanced molecular attraction.

A toxic substance that can harm children’s development and cause kidney issues in adults.

A chemical that can cause 'blue baby' disease in infants when consumed.

A piped water supply system with household service connections.

Expected growth from 1,303 m3 in 1995 to 3,955 m3 by 2025 in the Philippines.

Four areas in the Philippines facing severe water quality and quantity issues: NCR, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, and Central Visayas.

Main water supplies for Metro Manila from Angat, Ipo, and La Mesa Dams, processed for consumption.

Agencies like NWRB, PTFWRDM, DPWH, DOH, DENR, and others oversee water management in the Philippines.

Material poured to seal gaps between hole and casing, preventing contamination.

A well created by driving a pointed tube into the ground.

Well formed by a drilling rig that installs casing to prevent cave-ins.

Technique where water helps lower well screen and casing into the formation.

Water with high calcium content, causing scaling and soap scum.

Pressure in community water systems to maintain flow through pipes.

Water pressure varies in pipes; larger pipes decrease pressure, smaller pipes increase it.

Classification by Department of Health into three levels of water supply systems.

Systems involving the collection, treatment, and distribution of water for public use.

A large pipe transporting water from the source to service connections.

The pipe that connects the water main to a building.

A device that measures the amount of water used in a building.

A valve that shuts off water supply in emergencies or non-payments.

A shallow well dug through soft soil, often lined with masonry.

A well made using an auger, typically with a well casing.

A pipe that carries potable water to fixtures in a building.

The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Water that flows over land and returns to bodies of water, part of the hydrologic cycle.

The process where water evaporates from soil and plant surfaces into the atmosphere.

The movement and storage of water underground in soil and porous rocks.

Water that fills open spaces in soil and underground rocks, making up the majority of the water supply.

Water that falls as precipitation and can be absorbed into the ground.

Water that originates from precipitation and can enter drainage systems, often mixing with sewage.

The responsible management and use of water resources to avoid waste.