Conserving water

Conserving water

Water conservation means using less water.

Ways we can conserve water everyday

• take shorter showers

• turn off the water when brushing our teeth

• collect rainwater and use it to water your outdoor plants

• run the washing machine with a full load

• fix leaky faucets

• take your car to a carwash to wash it

• water your lawn and plants when it is cool to use less water

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way of conserving water?

• leave the water running while you brush your teeth

• use the hose to wash the car

• use a full load in the washing machine

• take a long shower

Multiple Choice

Why do we need to conserve water?

• We do not need to conserve water

• Water is limited and we may run out

• There is a lot of water- so we do not need to worry about conserving it

Multiple Choice

Keeping the water running while you brush your teeth wastes a lot of water.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When should you water your lawn or plants?

• during the hottest part of the day

• in the early morning or late evening

• it doesn't matter

Multiple Choice

It's ok to flush trash, like cotton balls, down the toilet.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the best way to wash your car and conserve water?

• In your driveway with a hose

• drive it into a lake

• at a carwash that recycles water

Multiple Choice

Which is the best way to wash dishes and conserve water?

• In a sink with running water

• to load the dishwasher full and then run it

Multiple Choice

What should you do if you hear a leaky faucet in your home?

• Ignore it- drips are no big deal

• do nothing- you can't fix a leaky faucet

• tell an adult

Multiple Choice

Taking a bath uses ore water than a shower.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which would be the best way to water your garden?

• use the hose- he earth has plenty of water

• collect rainwater to use to water the garden