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How to build a latrine - Test
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  • 1. What is the primary reason for building a latrine?
A) To attract tourists
B) To prevent the spread of disease
C) To grow plants
D) To decorate the backyard
  • 2. What is a suitable location for a latrine?
A) Inside the house
B) Downhill from water sources
C) Next to the well
D) Upslope from water sources
  • 3. How far should a latrine be from a water source?
A) Exactly 10 meters
B) Less than 5 meters
C) At least 30 meters
D) No distance requirement
  • 4. What is a common type of latrine?
A) Pit latrine
B) Magic latrine
C) Floating latrine
D) Rocket latrine
  • 5. What is a key component of a latrine structure?
A) A superstructure (shelter)
B) A trampoline
C) A swimming pool
D) A disco ball
  • 6. What material is commonly used for the superstructure?
A) Bamboo or wood
B) Glass
C) Ice
D) Gold
  • 7. Why is a vent pipe important in some latrine designs?
A) To generate electricity
B) To attract birds
C) To reduce odors and flies
D) To play music
  • 8. What should be used to cover waste after each use?
A) Food scraps
B) Plastic bags
C) Water
D) Soil or ash
  • 9. Why is handwashing important after using a latrine?
A) To make hands sparkle
B) To cool down hands
C) To prevent the spread of germs
D) To make hands smell better
  • 10. What is the purpose of a latrine slab?
A) To provide shade
B) To hold water
C) To store food
D) To provide a stable and clean surface
  • 11. What is the minimum pit depth typically recommended?
A) 1.5 meters
B) 5 meters
C) 0.01 meters
D) 0.1 meters
  • 12. What happens when a pit latrine is full?
A) It will become a wishing well
B) It will automatically disappear
C) It should be emptied or a new pit dug
D) It will produce valuable minerals
  • 13. What is a pour-flush latrine?
A) A latrine that automatically cleans itself
B) A latrine that plays music while you use it
C) A latrine that only uses air
D) A latrine where water is used to flush waste
  • 14. What material is NOT suitable for cleaning a latrine?
A) Baking soda
B) Soap and water
C) Harsh chemicals that kill beneficial bacteria
D) Vinegar solution
  • 15. What is the purpose of a fly screen on a vent pipe?
A) To prevent flies from entering and exiting the latrine
B) To block the vent pipe
C) To decorate the vent pipe
D) To attract more flies
  • 16. What is composting toilet?
A) A toilet that flies away
B) A toilet that decomposes waste into humus
C) A toilet made of compost
D) A toilet that cooks food
  • 17. What is the proper method of disposal of sludge removed from latrine?
A) Using it as fertilizer without treatment
B) Burning it in the backyard
C) Dumping in a river
D) Properly treated or buried away from water sources
  • 18. Which of the following is the most important factor when selecting a latrine type?
A) The local environmental conditions and resources
B) Personal preference for aesthetics
C) How quickly it can be built
D) The cost of construction alone
  • 19. Why is it important to have a lid on a latrine?
A) To block sunlight
B) To control odors and prevent access by pests
C) To provide a seat for people waiting in line
D) To make the latrine look more stylish
  • 20. What is the first step when digging a pit latrine?
A) Plant flowers around the area
B) Start digging without planning
C) Mark the area and remove topsoil
D) Invite everyone to watch
  • 21. What is the role of a soakaway pit?
A) To provide drinking water
B) To grow crops
C) To filter wastewater after it leaves a septic tank
D) To store rainwater
  • 22. What should be done with used menstrual hygiene products in communities without proper disposal systems?
A) Flush them down the latrine
B) Leave them on the ground
C) Throw them in a nearby river
D) Incinerate them or bury them in a designated area.
  • 23. What is the main benefit of a double-vault composting toilet?
A) It flushes automatically
B) Allows for continuous use while one vault composts
C) It never needs emptying
D) It creates electricity
  • 24. Which of the following materials is best for a sanitary latrine slab?
A) Concrete
B) Cardboard
C) Cloth
D) Mud
  • 25. What is the benefit of using a urine-diverting dry toilet (UDDT)?
A) It automatically generates fertilizer
B) Reduces odor and volume of compost
C) It never needs maintenance
D) It is cheaper to install
  • 26. What is the primary risk of open defecation?
A) Spread of pathogens and diseases
B) Making the grass grow taller
C) Attracting animals
D) Causing a bad smell in a small area
  • 27. What's an important factor for accessibility to a latrine?
A) Building it too small to be comfortable
B) Consideration for elderly and disabled individuals
C) Building it only with steps
D) Making it as far as possible from houses
  • 28. What is the purpose of adding lime to a composting latrine?
A) To make the compost brighter
B) To make it smell like lemons
C) To attract insects for pollination
D) To control odor and aid decomposition
  • 29. Why is proper latrine maintenance important?
A) To make it look nice
B) To attract birds
C) To ensure hygiene and prevent disease transmission
D) To use as a garden
  • 30. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a failing latrine?
A) Regular cleaning and maintenance
B) Strong odors
C) Visible flies and insects
D) Overflowing pit
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