Youth Water Festival Flashcard

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How much of the earth's surface is covered by ocean?

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70%

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How much of the earth's water is drinkable?

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1%

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Which 3 river basins does Aurora's water come from?

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Colorado, South Platte, Arkansas

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What is a Drought?

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A drought is a decrease in precipitation, a period of extremely dry weather, and a time in which we have less renewable water supplies.

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What is water-wise landscaping?

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Using plants in your yard that use less water

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What is the largest single indoor water-using device in the average home?

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Toilet

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Watershed

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An area of land that drains rain and snow to a particular waterway

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What is a reservoir?

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A man-made place where water is collected and stored, a place for boating and recreation, and a place where drinking water is stored.

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Non-Point Source water pollution

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Pollution that comes from many sources

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Example of Non-Point Source Pollution: Oil, Garbage, Pet Waste, Fertilizer, All of the above

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All of the above