How to dig a well - Test
  • 1. What is the first step in digging a well?
A) Digging the hole
B) Installing the pump
C) Planning and research
D) Consulting a dowser
  • 2. What is the primary goal of a well?
A) Access groundwater
B) Bury treasure
C) Create a swimming pool
D) Store rainwater
  • 3. What geological formation is ideal for a well?
A) Volcano
B) Fault line
C) Aquifer
D) Desert
  • 4. What is the purpose of well casing?
A) Heat the water
B) Hide the well
C) Attract water
D) Prevent collapse
  • 5. What is a common material used for well casing?
A) Aluminum foil
B) Cardboard
C) Bubble wrap
D) PVC pipe
  • 6. Why is it important to seal around the well casing?
A) Make it look pretty
B) Prevent contamination
C) Attract animals
D) Increase water pressure
  • 7. What type of pump is commonly used in shallow wells?
A) Bicycle pump
B) Brain pump
C) Sump pump
D) Jet pump
  • 8. What type of pump is needed for deep wells?
A) Knee pump
B) Submersible pump
C) Air pump
D) Hand pump
  • 9. What is a well screen?
A) Filters water
B) Decoration
C) A mosquito net
D) A TV screen
  • 10. What is the purpose of a pitless adapter?
A) Connects pump to plumbing below frost line
B) Adds flavor to the water
C) Makes digging easier
D) Keeps water warm
  • 11. Why is permitting often required before digging a well?
A) Make it harder to get water
B) Protect groundwater resources
C) Prevent people from showering
D) Generate revenue for the government
  • 12. What is a common sign of groundwater contamination?
A) Bubbles in the water
B) Unusual taste or odor
C) Water appears clear
D) Increased water pressure
  • 13. How deep should a well generally be?
A) Below the water table
B) Exactly 10 feet
C) As deep as you can dig
D) As shallow as possible
  • 14. What is the water table?
A) The bottom of the ocean
B) Upper level of groundwater
C) A specific type of aquifer
D) A table made of water
  • 15. What safety equipment is essential when digging a well?
A) Bathing suit and sunscreen
B) A tuxedo
C) Flip-flops and sunglasses
D) Hard hat and safety glasses
  • 16. What is a potential danger of digging a well?
A) Finding gold
B) Sudden rainfall
C) Cave-ins
D) Attracting birds
  • 17. What is well development?
A) Teaching the well to swim
B) Decorating the well
C) Removing sediment from well
D) Naming the well
  • 18. What is a good way to locate an aquifer?
A) Asking your neighbor
B) Geological surveys
C) Random digging
D) Using a magic wand
  • 19. What is the purpose of gravel packing around the well screen?
A) Attract fish
B) Filter sediment
C) Increase water temperature
D) Make the well stronger
  • 20. How often should well water be tested?
A) Never
B) Regularly, at least annually
C) Only if it tastes bad
D) Only when it rains
  • 21. What contaminants can be found in well water?
A) Chocolate and vanilla
B) Gold and diamonds
C) Bacteria and chemicals
D) Unicorns and rainbows
  • 22. What is a backflow preventer?
A) Makes water flow backwards
B) Changes the water's color
C) Adds pressure to the water
D) Prevents water from flowing back into the well
  • 23. What is the minimum distance a well should be from a septic system?
A) 50-100 feet
B) 5 feet
C) Right next to it
D) It doesn't matter
  • 24. What is the purpose of well chlorination?
A) Make the water taste better
B) Make the water sparkly
C) Disinfect the water
D) Attract more water
  • 25. What's a good method to manually dig a well?
A) Fork
B) By hand
C) Spoon
D) Post hole digger or auger
  • 26. Which factor has least impact on well water quality?
A) Underground geological conditions
B) Proximity to septic tank
C) Nearby agriculture
D) Color of the pump
  • 27. Why should you keep a well log?
A) To impress your friends
B) For no real reason
C) Because it's the law
D) For maintenance and future reference
  • 28. What does 'drawdown' refer to in well terminology?
A) Lowering of water level during pumping
B) The taste of the water
C) The color of the well
D) Raising the water level
  • 29. What's the most important thing to consider when choosing a well location?
A) Water availability and quality
B) How pretty the view is
C) What the neighbors think
D) How close it is to your house
  • 30. What is the primary risk of abandoning a well improperly?
A) Attracting squirrels
B) Groundwater contamination
C) Increased property value
D) Nothing, it's fine
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