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UNIT II Quiz 1
Fecha de entrega 31 de ene en 23:59 Puntos 15 Preguntas 11
Disponible 23 de ene en 18:00 - 31 de ene en 23:59
Límite de tiempo 30 minutos Intentos permitidos 2

Instrucciones
This quiz is to practice the concepts covered during our lecture "Water purification process". Please
study the material Natural Systems for Water Purification and Water Treatment History
(https://canvas.unapec.edu.do/courses/22329/files/4458317?wrap=1)
(https://canvas.unapec.edu.do/courses/22329/files/4458317/download?download_frd=1) before taking the
quiz.

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Pregunta 1 1 / 1 pts

Process by which liquid water from the oceans enters the atmosphere in
the form of vapor.

Precipitation

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Evaporation

Condensation

Infiltration

Pregunta 2 1 / 1 pts

Rivers, streams, lakes and oceans are considered _________

hardwater

surface water

groundwater

freshwater

mineral water

Pregunta 3 1 / 1 pts

Disposal by dilution is a self purification method that is only suitable under

some conditions. Select all that apply.

Water is used for drinking immediately after point of discharge

The volume of wastewater discharge is more than the receiving water

Wastewater does not contain toxic substances

Wastewater is fresh

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Pregunta 4 1 / 1 pts

Bank filtration is a reliable natural treatment method that involves several

processes. Please select all that apply.

sedimentation

dilution

reduction

adsorption

biodegradation

Pregunta 5 1 / 1 pts

Consist of one or more shallow treatment cells with herbaceous

vegetation for wastewater.

Bank filtration

Artificial recharge of groundwater

Constructed wetlands

Self purification of streams

Incorrecto Pregunta 6 0 / 1 pts

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What type of wetland is this ?

Surface Flow

Horizontal Subsurface Flow

Vertical Subsurface Flow

Pregunta 7 1 / 1 pts

Ancient civilizations assessed the need of water treatment when water

from natural sources had (select all that apply):

Clear appareance

Pleasant appearance

Unpleasant taste

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No taste

Turbidity or grey appearance

Odor

Pregunta 8 1 / 1 pts

Invention (287 - 212 BC) used to transport water from lower to higher land
or water bodies. It was initially applied to irrigate cropland and to lift water
from mines and ship bilges.

Aqueducts

Hippocratic sleeve

Archimedes screw

Pregunta 9 1 / 1 pts

What are the two techniques that remain effective treatment for protecting
U.S. water supply from harmful microbes?

Filtration and Ozonation

Oxidation and Chlorination

Reduction and Oxidation

Reverse osmosis and Reduction

Filtration and Chlorination

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Pregunta 10 3 / 3 pts

Organize the events chronologically.

First domestic water filters 1700s

made of wool, sponge and
charcoal.

First municipal water 1800s

treatment plant

Cholera epidemic was 1850s

known to be spread
through water

Sand filters were built in 1890s

America to treat raw water
in order to protect public
health (e.g. cholera)

Coagulation and 1902

disinfection resulted from
mixing Calcium
Hypochlorite and Ferric
Chloride in drinking water
supply in Belgium.

Ozone was first applied as 1906

a disinfectant in France.

Water softening was 1903

invented as a desalination
technique.

Safe Drinking Water Act 1974s

was formulated, giving the

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right to every person to

drink safe water.

Membrane development for 1980s

reverse osmosis was
added to the list.

Pregunta 11 3 / 3 pts

Select the term that correspond to the description of the processes

involved in a typical water treatment plant.

Removes dirt and other Coagulation

particles in water. Alum
and other chemicals are
added to water to form tiny
sticky particles called
"flock" that attract dirt
particles.

The floc settles to the Sedimentation

bottom and the clear water
moves to the next step.

The water passes through Filtration

chambers packed with
layers of sand, gravel, and
charcoal that help remove
even smaller particles.

A small amount of chlorine Disinfection

is added to kill the bacteria
or microorganisms that
may be in the water.

Water is placed in a closed Storage

tank or reservoir before

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flowing through the pipes

to homes and businesses
in the community.

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