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How to make a primitive water filter from sand/charcoal
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a primitive water filter?
A) To change the taste of water
B) To add minerals to water
C) To boil water
D) To remove sediment and impurities from water
  • 2. What is typically the first layer in a sand/charcoal water filter?
A) Gravel
B) Charcoal
C) Fine sand
D) Cloth
  • 3. What is the function of the gravel layer?
A) To kill bacteria
B) To add minerals to the water
C) To neutralize the water's pH
D) To filter out large particles
  • 4. Why is coarse sand used in a water filter?
A) To disinfect the water
B) To slow down the water flow
C) To filter out smaller particles than gravel
D) To add flavor to the water
  • 5. What is the role of fine sand in a water filter?
A) To improve the taste of the water
B) To add minerals to the water
C) To make the water clearer
D) To filter out even smaller particles than coarse sand
  • 6. What is the purpose of activated charcoal in a water filter?
A) To absorb chemicals and impurities
B) To make the water colder
C) To add minerals to the water
D) To add carbonation to the water
  • 7. What is the benefit of using activated charcoal?
A) Makes the water acidic
B) Removes odors and some pollutants
C) Changes the water's color
D) Adds nutrients to the water
  • 8. Why is it important to use clean sand and gravel?
A) To make the filter heavier
B) To increase the water flow rate
C) To make the filter look nicer
D) To prevent contamination of the filtered water
  • 9. What is a common container to build a primitive water filter in?
A) A metal pot
B) A plastic bottle or bucket
C) A glass bottle
D) A wooden box
  • 10. How should the layers of a water filter be arranged?
A) From coarsest to finest (gravel, coarse sand, fine sand, charcoal)
B) In a random order
C) Based on color
D) From finest to coarsest
  • 11. What should you do with the first batch of water filtered through a new filter?
A) Use it for cooking
B) Discard it
C) Save it for later
D) Drink it immediately
  • 12. Does a sand/charcoal filter remove all pathogens?
A) Yes, it makes water completely sterile
B) No, it primarily removes sediment and some chemicals
C) It only removes large parasites
D) Yes, it removes all bacteria and viruses
  • 13. What is a recommended additional step to ensure water safety after filtering?
A) Freezing the water
B) Adding sugar to the water
C) Adding salt to the water
D) Boiling the water
  • 14. How often should a sand/charcoal water filter be replaced?
A) Regularly, depending on water quality and usage
B) Never, it lasts indefinitely
C) Once a decade
D) Once a year
  • 15. Which material is NOT typically used in a primitive water filter?
A) Bleach
B) Sand
C) Gravel
D) Charcoal
  • 16. What characteristic of charcoal makes it useful in water filtration?
A) Its hardness
B) Its porous structure
C) Its weight
D) Its color
  • 17. If you don't have commercially activated charcoal, what can you use?
A) Plastic pieces
B) Regular coal
C) Charred wood or coconut shells
D) Ashes from a fireplace
  • 18. Why is it important to avoid using chemically treated wood charcoal?
A) It won't filter the water effectively
B) It can leach harmful chemicals into the water
C) It will make the water taste bad
D) It will clog the filter
  • 19. What can be used to pre-filter the water before it enters the main filter?
A) Plastic wrap
B) Aluminum foil
C) Cloth or cotton
D) Paper towels
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a primitive water filter?
A) Removes all viruses
B) Removes sediment
C) Reduces turbidity
D) Removes some chemicals
  • 21. What does 'turbidity' refer to in water quality?
A) Cloudiness or haziness
B) Acidity
C) Mineral content
D) Temperature
  • 22. What can you do to improve the flow rate of a slow filter?
A) Add sugar to the water
B) Add more layers
C) Compress the layers more tightly
D) Clean or replace the filter layers
  • 23. How does the size of the gravel affect the filtration process?
A) Larger gravel allows for faster flow but filters less fine particles
B) Gravel size doesn't affect filtration
C) Larger gravel filters finer particles
D) Smaller gravel allows for faster flow
  • 24. What is the best way to clean the sand and gravel before using them in the filter?
A) Soak them in bleach
B) Microwave them
C) Rinse thoroughly with clean water
D) Boil them
  • 25. Why is it important to wet the filter materials before the first use?
A) To remove air pockets and allow for even water flow
B) To make the materials heavier
C) To activate the charcoal
D) To disinfect the materials
  • 26. What is a limitation of using a sand and charcoal filter in treating heavily polluted water sources?
A) It can handle any level of contamination
B) It may not remove all dangerous pathogens and toxins
C) It will always change the taste of the water
D) It will always make the water completely safe to drink
  • 27. What does 'potable' mean in the context of water?
A) Cloudy
B) Dirty
C) Salty
D) Safe to drink
  • 28. Which of the following is an essential tool for building a basic water filter?
A) A microscope
B) A container with a hole for drainage
C) A water testing kit
D) A pH meter
  • 29. Where is the ideal location to collect water you plan to filter?
A) From a stagnant puddle
B) As far upstream from potential pollution sources as possible
C) Downstream near a town
D) Anywhere convenient
  • 30. How does the filter help remove protozoa?
A) It doesn't remove protozoa
B) By attracting them to the charcoal
C) By physically trapping them within the filter layers
D) By chemically killing them
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