Water Purification Exam with complete solution

Water Purification Exam with complete solution
What are the 4 water sources in the field?
-Salt water
-Ground water
-Surface water
-Rain water
Which source of water is considered the best?
Salt water
How do you make salt water drinkable?
By using reverse osmosis water purification unit (ROWPU)
Which source of water is considered the best source of water during an NBC
attack?
Ground water
Which source of water is the easiest to procure for individual use?
Surface water
Which source of water is not considered reliable due to the fluctuation in annual
rainfall, causing inadequate quantities?
Rain water
Where does ground water come from?
Wells and springs
Where does surface water come from?
Lakes, rivers, streams and ponds
Where does rain water come from?
Rain, snow or ice
Which of the water sources is considered the last result, when all other sources
aren't available?
Rain water
What are the 3 factors that affect water sources?
-Water Quantity
-Water Quality
-Accessibility
T/F: Warm water is palatable
False
T/F: Cool water retains chlorine longer
True
What are the 4 types of water containers?
-Canteen
-Jerry Can
-Lyster Bag
-Water Bull
How much water is in a canteen?
1-2 quarts
How much water is in a Jerry Can?
5 gallons
How much water is in a Lyster bag?