Water Supply Quiz

1.  ______ pressure is pressure in the water distribution system when no hydrants or water is flowing.





2.  Atmospheric Pressure is the pressure exerted by the atmosphere, which for Earth is ____ pounds per square inch at sea level.





3.  Which of the following is not a step that may be used in testing the operability of a fire hydrant?





4.  Rural water supply operations require careful coordination and control.




5.  The pumping of water from a static source by taking advantage of atmospheric pressure to force water from the source into the pump is called _____.





6.  _____ pressure is the pressure in a system after water has begun flowing.





7.  _____ hydrants are used in areas where freezing temperatures could damage the hydrant.





8.  "Water ______" is a term used to describe a sudden surge of pressure created by the quick opening or closing of valves in a water system.  The surge is capable of damaging piping and valves.





9.  Which of the following is not one of the 3 systems in which water is supplied in a water distribution system?





10.  The following are all types of ____?  Wet-barrel, dry-barrel, high-pressure, wall





11.  A ______ is a an underground water container made of rock or concrete.   It can store as much as 30,000 gallons of water.





12.  As related to firefighting, "pressure" is .....?





13.  _____ is the amount that a water distribution system has available or is capable of flowing.





14.  Most of the Earths fresh water supply comes from _____ .





15.  _____ effect water levels due to gravitational effects between the earth and moon.





16.  The _____ compares the amount of heat generated by a fire, to the amount of water required for cooling fuels to below their ignition temperature.





17.  The Pitot gauge measures....?





18.  An aquifer is ..... ?





A Bourdon Gauge is found on most fire apparatus and works by pressure in a curved tube moving an indicator needle.




20.  ______ is/are probably the most significant of the man-made and natural factors affecting water sources.







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About the Author

Josh Sauberman is the author of the Journey To Firefighter blog and a current Los Medanos Fire Academy cadet. Originally from New York, he earned his B.S. degree at the University of Arizona,Tucson. Josh lives in the San Francisco suburb, Walnut Creek and works as an EMT. Josh worked in sales and recruiting for 10 years before turning his attention toward the career he plans to retire from - Firefighting.