CHAPTER 1 OSSF INSTALLER 1
TEST QUESTIONS ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into the
______ where it comes in contact with cooler air, condenses, and falls to the ground
in the form of ________ (sleet, snow, hail, or rain), which then replenishes the
underground water supply through __________ and the surface water supply
through _________ - ANSWER-atmosphere, precipitation, percolation, runoff
What is the difference between point source pollution and nonpoint source pollution?
- ANSWER-Point source pollution comes from a specific identifiable source, while
nonpoint source pollution comes from diffuse sources.
Groundwater quality is recognized as a minor problem in Texas? - ANSWER-False.
Cesspools and seepage pits are legal systems in Texas and may be installed. True
or false - ANSWER-False.
Bore holes and injection wells are legal in Texas and may be installed. - ANSWER-
false
Artesian aquifers can be contaminated by bore holes and injection wells. -
ANSWER-true
The term ______ refers to water that collects beneath the surface of the earth in
porous, permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers. - ANSWER-
groundwater
The term ________refers to water that is found above ground in containment areas,
such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and reservoirs. - ANSWER-surface water
Water table aquifers are recharged by _______________ of water - ANSWER-
infiltration
Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic tank absorption
field system are called __________ - ANSWER-leach fields/ seepage pits
Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed material along the sides to the
bottom of the pit that receive a direct discharge of raw wastewater are called
____________ - ANSWER-cesspools
Groundwater that is obtained via a well can be used for what purposes? - ANSWER-
Drinking, irrigation, and industrial processes.
TEST QUESTIONS ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into the
______ where it comes in contact with cooler air, condenses, and falls to the ground
in the form of ________ (sleet, snow, hail, or rain), which then replenishes the
underground water supply through __________ and the surface water supply
through _________ - ANSWER-atmosphere, precipitation, percolation, runoff
What is the difference between point source pollution and nonpoint source pollution?
- ANSWER-Point source pollution comes from a specific identifiable source, while
nonpoint source pollution comes from diffuse sources.
Groundwater quality is recognized as a minor problem in Texas? - ANSWER-False.
Cesspools and seepage pits are legal systems in Texas and may be installed. True
or false - ANSWER-False.
Bore holes and injection wells are legal in Texas and may be installed. - ANSWER-
false
Artesian aquifers can be contaminated by bore holes and injection wells. -
ANSWER-true
The term ______ refers to water that collects beneath the surface of the earth in
porous, permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers. - ANSWER-
groundwater
The term ________refers to water that is found above ground in containment areas,
such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and reservoirs. - ANSWER-surface water
Water table aquifers are recharged by _______________ of water - ANSWER-
infiltration
Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic tank absorption
field system are called __________ - ANSWER-leach fields/ seepage pits
Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed material along the sides to the
bottom of the pit that receive a direct discharge of raw wastewater are called
____________ - ANSWER-cesspools
Groundwater that is obtained via a well can be used for what purposes? - ANSWER-
Drinking, irrigation, and industrial processes.
