People with Home Septic Systems Often Flush Several Cups of a Powdered

question 8

Multiple Choice

People with home septic systems often flush several cups of a powdered substance down their toilets every month or two to keep their systems healthy.These powdered substances most likely contain _________ .

• A)acids that help to clean the insides of the walls of the pipes and septic tank
• B)bacteria and enzymes that help break down wastes
• C)chemicals that bind to heavy metals to keep them from leaching into the soil
• D)chlorine and other disinfectants that help to prevent soil contamination

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Definitions:

Kinship

A network of relatives into which individuals are born and married, and with whom they cooperate based on customarily prescribed rights and obligations.

Jirgas

Traditional assemblies of leaders in some Pashtun and Baloch communities used for decision-making and resolution of disputes.

Tribal Leaders

Individuals who hold a position of authority or leadership within a tribe, often responsible for decision making and governance.

Pashtun

An ethnic group native to Afghanistan and Pakistan, known for their traditional code of conduct called Pashtunwali.