Rainwater tank

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rainwater-tank

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the category?Water Resource Management Technology
2. What is the key principle?Gravitational collection and storage of atmospheric precipitation runoff
3. How does a rainwater tank collect water?Gutters and downpipes take rainwater from the roof and pour it into the tank. The tank has a screen to keep leaves out.
4. Why do people use rainwater tanks?They help save water that we normally get from the city, so we can water gardens, flush toilets, or wash cars without using too much city water.

Atmospheric Precipitation: Water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Stormwater Runoff: Water that flows over land surfaces during and after rainfall events, often carrying pollutants.
Potable Water Treatment: Processes used to make water safe for drinking, involving filtration, disinfection, and purification.