Obtaining Drinking Water

Open Ended

Which substances do you think are in the water within our environment?

Multiple Choice

Pollutants that contaminate water:

• are contained in clouds

• are contained in lakes

• flow in rivers towards lakes or the ocean

• can cycle around Earth through the water cycle

Multiple Choice

What are the possible ways substances can enter the environment as depicted in the images?

• Through rainfall

• From agricultural runoff

• Via industrial waste

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

This watershed diagram shows many small streams that feed into a larger creek that flows from north to south. During heavy rains, the dairy farm occasionally floods. This results in large amounts of cattle manure (feces) getting into the watershed. Which location will experience increased bacteria in the water as a consequence of this pollution?

• Top Left

• Bottom

• Left

• Top Right

Multiple Choice

What percentage of water is used for toilet flushing in the home?

• 4%

• 7%

• 30%

• 12%

Open Ended

Name 3 ways you can conserve water.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of chlorination in water treatment?

• To remove large particles

• To kill bacteria

• To filter small particles

• To store water

Multiple Choice

What are the important steps to clean and get water to our homes?

• Collection

• Sedimentation

• Filtration

• Chlorination

Multiple Choice

What process is shown in this image?

• filtration

• sediments

• flocculation

• disinfection

Multiple Choice

What are some ways to save water domestically?

• Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth

• Short flushes on toilets

• Install water-efficient equipment

• Use equipment such as dishwashers only when full

Multiple Choice

What does this picture shows

• Saving water

• Wastage of water

• None of the above

Open Ended

Suggest one way to conserve water without affecting personal hygiene during drought conditions.

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident