Water Conservation

Conservation is the act of conserving, or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. Why is this so important? What are some things you can do to help conserve our environment? 

• leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with 1 plate
• run the washing machine with 1 shirt
• leave the refrigerator door open
• turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV

To help our environment, you should
 
 
  

• recycle, remember, and reduce.
• reduce, reuse, and recycle.
• reduce, repair, and recycle. 
•   reuse, replace, and recycle. 

Where is pollution found on the earth?
 
 
  

• only in the air 
• only on the land 
• only in the water 
• on land, in the air, and in the water 

What is a renewable resource?
 
 
  

•  one that can be replaced quickly 
• one that is man-made
• one that comes from the sun 
• one that will never run out 

Why is it important that people conserve, or  save, resources?
 
 
  

• They will become renewable.
• They will be used up quickly. 
• Their supplies will increase. 
• They will last longer.

What percentage of the earth is water?

• 50%

• 60%

• 71%

• 80%

"Ensuring availability of water for future generations" is a

• Goal of water conservation
• Strategy of water conservation
• Key activity of water conservation

what is the main cause of water pollution?

• invasive species

• animals

• plants and insects

• human impact and decision making

Which of the following is a way of conserving water?

• Leave the tap running while brushing teeth
• Use a hose to wash the car
• Use the washing machine at full load
• Leave the shower running while soaping

Why do we need to conserve water?

• It is an unlimited resource. 
• It is a limited resource. 
• There is a lot of water. 
• There is no need to conserve water.