The quantity of water supply is equal to the rate of supply multiplied by the ______

Civil Engineering : Waste Water Engineering - Quiz(MCQ)

Area

Net usage

Population

Quantity of sewage

Correct Answer : Population

Explanation : The rate of usage of water varies from individual to individual and different sectors. Hence the total quantity of water supplied is equal to the rate of supply multiplied by population.

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What is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of the water quality called?

Algae growth

Eutrophication

Denitrification

Nitrification

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Eutrophication

Explanation : Eutrophication is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of water quality. The untreated wastewater is rich in organic matter which demands oxygen.