11.6.2 - Sand Filters
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of a sand filter?
💡 Hint: Think about what filters do.
Name one material used in sand filters.
💡 Hint: The first layer is made of sand.
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What is the primary function of a sand filter?
💡 Hint: Consider what you learned about the function of filters.
True or False: Sand filters can only be used in urban areas.
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of sand filter applications.
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Design a sand filter for a community of 50 households, considering the volume of rainwater collected in a month. Include specifics about materials and structure.
💡 Hint: Consider how much rainwater the community collects and scale the materials accordingly.
Evaluate the effectiveness of sand filters compared to chemical purification methods in terms of sustainability and environmental impact.
💡 Hint: Think about how chemicals can affect local ecosystems versus natural filtration.
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