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