Practice - Rainwater Harvesting
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Practice Questions
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What is rainwater harvesting?
💡 Hint: Think about what we do with rainwater.
Name one use for harvested rainwater.
💡 Hint: Consider activities that don't require drinking water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of rainwater harvesting?
💡 Hint: Think about how rainwater is treated after it falls.
True or False: Harvested rainwater can only be used for drinking purposes.
💡 Hint: Consider the different ways we can utilize water.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction project estimates a roof area of 1,000 square feet in an area where rainfall averages 30 inches a year. Calculate the potential volume of rainwater that could be harvested. Consider 70% efficiency due to losses.
💡 Hint: Convert inches to feet and multiply by the roof area.
Design a rainwater harvesting system for a small community building. Consider how much rain falls over a typical month, estimated usage for non-potable applications, and recommend tank size accordingly.
💡 Hint: Think about how to calculate the average monthly storage needs.
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