SANITATION

ACTIVITY

1 a) Discuss the importance of the following in a pit of a VIP latrine:

(i) Maggots

(ii) Bacteria

(b) Why is it not advisable for one to use hard materials to clean him/herself while using

a pit latrine?

2 a) Why should a pit latrine be constructed below the water level in the soil?

b) Why is it not hygienic to build a pit latrine upstream?
c) What is the recommended distance to be left when constructing a pit latrine

from:

(i) The main house.

(ii) The water source.

3 a) Why should a pit latrine be constructed at least:

(i) 30 metres from the water source?

(ii) 15 metres from the kitchen?ygiene,

(b) State the importance of cleaning a pit latrine regularly? (Give 2)

) Why are ventilators put above windows and doors on a house?

b) Why does fresh air enter the house mainly through windows and doors?
c) Why does warm air get out of the house mainly through the ventilators?

Olepor Ben

I am a dedicated professional primary teacher with an experience of 6 years teaching integrated science currently teaching at Vision for Africa primary school. I participate in Item setting and marking exams at school, district and national level with Uganda National Examination Board and still moving. So with the experience and qualification above; I feel competent in changing lives through integrated science.

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