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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 remove sediment and impurities from water
B) To change the taste of water
C) To add minerals to water
D) To boil 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 filter out large particles
C) To add minerals to the water
D) To neutralize the water's pH
  • 4. Why is coarse sand used in a water filter?
A) To disinfect the water
B) To add flavor to the water
C) To slow down the water flow
D) To filter out smaller particles than gravel
  • 5. What is the role of fine sand in a water filter?
A) To add minerals to the water
B) To filter out even smaller particles than coarse sand
C) To improve the taste of the water
D) To make the water clearer
  • 6. What is the purpose of activated charcoal in a water filter?
A) To make the water colder
B) To add carbonation to the water
C) To absorb chemicals and impurities
D) To add minerals to the water
  • 7. What is the benefit of using activated charcoal?
A) Adds nutrients to the water
B) Changes the water's color
C) Makes the water acidic
D) Removes odors and some pollutants
  • 8. Why is it important to use clean sand and gravel?
A) To prevent contamination of the filtered water
B) To make the filter heavier
C) To increase the water flow rate
D) To make the filter look nicer
  • 9. What is a common container to build a primitive water filter in?
A) A glass bottle
B) A metal pot
C) A wooden box
D) A plastic bottle or bucket
  • 10. How should the layers of a water filter be arranged?
A) In a random order
B) From finest to coarsest
C) Based on color
D) From coarsest to finest (gravel, coarse sand, fine sand, charcoal)
  • 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) Drink it immediately
D) Use it for cooking
  • 12. Does a sand/charcoal filter remove all pathogens?
A) It only removes large parasites
B) Yes, it makes water completely sterile
C) No, it primarily removes sediment and some chemicals
D) Yes, it removes all bacteria and viruses
  • 13. What is a recommended additional step to ensure water safety after filtering?
A) Adding sugar to the water
B) Adding salt to the water
C) Boiling the water
D) Freezing the water
  • 14. How often should a sand/charcoal water filter be replaced?
A) Regularly, depending on water quality and usage
B) Once a decade
C) Never, it lasts indefinitely
D) Once a year
  • 15. Which material is NOT typically used in a primitive water filter?
A) Charcoal
B) Bleach
C) Sand
D) Gravel
  • 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) Ashes from a fireplace
B) Charred wood or coconut shells
C) Regular coal
D) Plastic pieces
  • 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) Aluminum foil
B) Paper towels
C) Cloth or cotton
D) Plastic wrap
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a primitive water filter?
A) Removes sediment
B) Removes some chemicals
C) Reduces turbidity
D) Removes all viruses
  • 21. What does 'turbidity' refer to in water quality?
A) Mineral content
B) Temperature
C) Cloudiness or haziness
D) Acidity
  • 22. What can you do to improve the flow rate of a slow filter?
A) Add more layers
B) Add sugar to the water
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 filters finer particles
B) Larger gravel allows for faster flow but filters less fine particles
C) Gravel size doesn't affect filtration
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) Boil them
B) Microwave them
C) Rinse thoroughly with clean water
D) Soak them in bleach
  • 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 activate the charcoal
C) To make the materials heavier
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 will always change the taste of the water
B) It can handle any level of contamination
C) It may not remove all dangerous pathogens and toxins
D) It will always make the water completely safe to drink
  • 27. What does 'potable' mean in the context of water?
A) Safe to drink
B) Dirty
C) Salty
D) Cloudy
  • 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) Anywhere convenient
B) Downstream near a town
C) From a stagnant puddle
D) As far upstream from potential pollution sources as possible
  • 30. How does the filter help remove protozoa?
A) It doesn't remove protozoa
B) By chemically killing them
C) By attracting them to the charcoal
D) By physically trapping them within the filter layers
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