Practice Sand Filters (11.6.2) - Coarse mesh

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Question 1.
What is the main purpose of a sand filter?
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Think about what filters do.
Question 2.
Name one material used in sand filters.
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The first layer is made of sand.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of a sand filter?
- A) Store rainwater
- B) Purify rainwater
- C) Collect leaves
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Consider what you learned about the function of filters.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sand filters can only be used in urban areas.
- True
- False
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Think about the flexibility of sand filter applications.
Question 5.
Design a sand filter for a community of 50 households, considering the volume of rainwater collected in a month. Include specifics about materials and structure.
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Consider how much rainwater the community collects and scale the materials accordingly.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of sand filters compared to chemical purification methods in terms of sustainability and environmental impact.
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Think about how chemicals can affect local ecosystems versus natural filtration.

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