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What can happen if the correct rainwater system is not installed?

• Increase in wildlife

• Improvement in air quality

• Damage to existing buildings

• Decrease in rainfall

Which area of the UK is mentioned as receiving around 500mm of rainfall annually?

• North-West

• South-East

• North-East

• South-West

What is one of the potential effects of rain if a proper rainwater system is not in place?

• Increase in building height

• Erosion of the ground

• Brightening of building exteriors

• Strengthening of building foundations

What is the important principle of any rainwater system?

• To collect and reuse rainwater for gardening purposes

• To control and remove the rainwater to prevent nuisance and damage

• To ensure rainwater is directed into the street

• To harvest rainwater for drinking purposes

Why should rainwater be controlled and removed from buildings?

• To increase the humidity around the building

• To create a water feature for aesthetic purposes

• To prevent damage to the building or its foundations and neighboring buildings

• To make room for parking spaces

What is the purpose of gutters in rainwater systems?

• To support the roof structure

• To collect rainwater running off the roof line

• To provide ventilation to the roof

• To insulate the roof

Where does the rainwater discharge in a rainwater system?

• Into the soil

• Into the roof

• In a downpipe

• In the gutter

Which system for discharging rainwater is generally not favoured?

• A) A surface water drain

• B) A combined sewer

• C) A soakaway

• D) A rainwater harvesting system

What is the common name for the rainwater pipe shown in the image?

• Downpipe

• Gutter

• Water spout

• Drainpipe

What is the size of the square downpipe as shown in the image?

• 62mm square

• 68mm square

• 70mm square

• 75mm square