_________ in residential areas resemble water usage patterns in those areas.

Civil Engineering : Waste Water Engineering - Quiz(MCQ)

Daily flow

Hydrographs

Dry period patterns

Sewage flow patterns

Correct Answer : Sewage flow patterns

Explanation : The water usage depends upon the population, number oh houses and the type of water usage in that area. Sewage flow in turn depends upon these activities. Hence sewage flow patterns in residential areas resemble water usage patterns in those areas.

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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.