Question

What are the basic components of a rainwater harvesting and conservation system?

• A. Catchment areas
• B. Storage units
• C. Conveyance mechanism which transports the water falling
• D. Sloping roof

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Catchment areas
B Storage units
C Conveyance mechanism which transports the water falling
D Sloping roof

Catchment areas: roof surface to collect the rain.

Conveyance: channels or pipes from roof or catchment area to storage.

Storage tanks:: cisterns or tanks where collected rainwater is securely stored i.e. insect proof.

The sloping roof is falling in the category of catchment areas.