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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) Cloth
B) Charcoal
C) Fine sand
D) Gravel
  • 3. What is the function of the gravel layer?
A) To neutralize the water's pH
B) To filter out large particles
C) To kill bacteria
D) To add minerals to the water
  • 4. Why is coarse sand used in a water filter?
A) To slow down the water flow
B) To add flavor to the water
C) To filter out smaller particles than gravel
D) To disinfect the water
  • 5. What is the role of fine sand in a water filter?
A) To add minerals to the water
B) To make the water clearer
C) To filter out even smaller particles than coarse sand
D) To improve the taste of the water
  • 6. What is the purpose of activated charcoal in a water filter?
A) To make the water colder
B) To absorb chemicals and impurities
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) Adds nutrients to the water
C) Removes odors and some pollutants
D) Changes the water's color
  • 8. Why is it important to use clean sand and gravel?
A) To increase the water flow rate
B) To prevent contamination of the filtered water
C) To make the filter look nicer
D) To make the filter heavier
  • 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 wooden box
D) A glass bottle
  • 10. How should the layers of a water filter be arranged?
A) Based on color
B) From coarsest to finest (gravel, coarse sand, fine sand, charcoal)
C) In a random order
D) From finest to coarsest
  • 11. What should you do with the first batch of water filtered through a new filter?
A) Save it for later
B) Discard it
C) Use it for cooking
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) Boiling the water
B) Freezing the water
C) Adding salt to the water
D) Adding sugar to the water
  • 14. How often should a sand/charcoal water filter be replaced?
A) Once a year
B) Regularly, depending on water quality and usage
C) Never, it lasts indefinitely
D) Once a decade
  • 15. Which material is NOT typically used in a primitive water filter?
A) Charcoal
B) Sand
C) Gravel
D) Bleach
  • 16. What characteristic of charcoal makes it useful in water filtration?
A) Its hardness
B) Its weight
C) Its color
D) Its porous structure
  • 17. If you don't have commercially activated charcoal, what can you use?
A) Charred wood or coconut shells
B) Regular coal
C) Plastic pieces
D) Ashes from a fireplace
  • 18. Why is it important to avoid using chemically treated wood charcoal?
A) It will clog the filter
B) It won't filter the water effectively
C) It can leach harmful chemicals into the water
D) It will make the water taste bad
  • 19. What can be used to pre-filter the water before it enters the main filter?
A) Cloth or cotton
B) Aluminum foil
C) Plastic wrap
D) Paper towels
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a primitive water filter?
A) Reduces turbidity
B) Removes some chemicals
C) Removes sediment
D) Removes all viruses
  • 21. What does 'turbidity' refer to in water quality?
A) Temperature
B) Acidity
C) Mineral content
D) Cloudiness or haziness
  • 22. What can you do to improve the flow rate of a slow filter?
A) Add sugar to the water
B) Clean or replace the filter layers
C) Add more layers
D) Compress the layers more tightly
  • 23. How does the size of the gravel affect the filtration process?
A) Larger gravel filters finer particles
B) Smaller gravel allows for faster flow
C) Gravel size doesn't affect filtration
D) Larger gravel allows for faster flow but filters less fine particles
  • 24. What is the best way to clean the sand and gravel before using them in the filter?
A) Rinse thoroughly with clean water
B) Microwave them
C) Soak them in bleach
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 disinfect the materials
D) To activate the charcoal
  • 26. What is a limitation of using a sand and charcoal filter in treating heavily polluted water sources?
A) It will always make the water completely safe to drink
B) It can handle any level of contamination
C) It will always change the taste of the water
D) It may not remove all dangerous pathogens and toxins
  • 27. What does 'potable' mean in the context of water?
A) Salty
B) Dirty
C) Safe to drink
D) Cloudy
  • 28. Which of the following is an essential tool for building a basic water filter?
A) A microscope
B) A water testing kit
C) A pH meter
D) A container with a hole for drainage
  • 29. Where is the ideal location to collect water you plan to filter?
A) As far upstream from potential pollution sources as possible
B) Anywhere convenient
C) From a stagnant puddle
D) Downstream near a town
  • 30. How does the filter help remove protozoa?
A) By chemically killing them
B) It doesn't remove protozoa
C) By physically trapping them within the filter layers
D) By attracting them to the charcoal
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