Water Conservation

Why do we need to conserve water?

• It is an unlimited resource.

• It is a limited resource.

• There is a lot of water.

Which of the following is a way of conserving water?

• Leave the tap running while brushing teeth

• Leave the shower running while soaping

• Use the washing machine at full load

What percentage of the Earth is water?

• 61%

• 81%

• 71%

A scientist studies a sample of swamp water. She finds that there are many dead plants and fish in the water. ________ in the water could be the main cause of this.

• pebbles and sand

• litter and pollution

• mud and silt

Water that is stored in layers of rock and soil beneath the Earth's surface is called ______________.

• sewage

• groundwater

• reservoir

Approximately 75 percent of the Earth's surface is covered in water. So why is water considered such a precious resource?

• Each year, more freshwater is being trapped in icecaps located at the North and South Poles

• Only a small fraction of the Earth's water is freshwater available for drinking and irrigation

• Global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions will likely cause Earth's oceans to evaporate

What will most likely happen if the human population continues to grow at current rates?

• There will be an increase in nitrogen levels in the atmosphere.

• There will be fewer natural resources available for future generations.

• There will be an increase in the number of strong hurricanes

Which actions taken by a school environmental club would make a positive human impact?

• clearing an area to make room for additional student parking

• introducing a new population of foxes to school grounds

• making wooden benches by harvesting local trees

• planting native trees along the border of the school property

What usually uses more water in the home?

• Washing machine

• taking a shower

• brushing your teeth

• drinking water

1/3 of household watering is for outdoors. What are good irrigation practices for lawns or gardens?

• Avoid watering in the heat of the day so it doesn't evaporate.

• Don't water the plants on windy or rainy days

• Do not water lawns between 10 AM -4 PM

• All of the above