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