Natural Resources Part 3

When is the best time of day to water your lawn?

• Early morning or late evening

• In the afternoon

• All day long

• At night

How much water could you save by washing your bike with a bucket and sponge rather than letting the hose run? 

• 1 gallon a minute

• 3 gallons a minute

• 4 gallons a minute

• 5 gallons a minute

Which of these ways to wash the car saves the most water?

• Wash it in the driveway with the garden hose 

• Drive it into the lake

• Take it through a car wash that recycles water

• Make your little brother wash it

How much water (in gallons) does a family of four (mom, dad, brother, and sister) use everyday?

• 50

• 100

• 250

• 400

Stuck helping mom or dad wash the dishes? Which may use less water? 

• Washing dishes under a running tap 

• Washing dishes in a fully loaded dishwasher 

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

• True

• False

Which of these activities wastes the MOST water per day in the average home? 

• Running the tap while washing dishes 

• Using a garbage disposal

• A leaky toilet 

• Long showers 

What should you do if you see or hear a leaky faucet in your house?

• Ignore it—drips are no big deal

• Do nothing—there is no way to fix a drippy faucet

• Ask your parents to fix it

What generally accounts for the greatest use of household water?

• Washing Machine

• Dishwasher

• Shower

• Landscaping

Why do water sources need to be conserved?

• We have an unlimited amount of fresh water.

• Pollution reduces the amount of usable water.

• Because we need to save it for the whales