ES Review: Water Use

What type of water makes up 1% of the total water on Earth?

• groundwater

• frozen, freshwater

• liquid, freshwater

• oceans, marine water

Which of the following is NOT a type of water conservation practice?

• changing to a low-flow shower head

• taking a thirty minute shower to make sure you're extra clean

• turning the water off when you brush your teeth

• using graywater to water the lawn

An underground area that stores large amounts of groundwater is called a(n)

• aquifer

• reservoir

• storage tank

• wetland

An area of land where all the water drains into a creek, river, or lake is called a(n)

• aquifer

• groundwater

• reservoir

• watershed

Which category uses the most water?

• agriculture

• cooling systems

• industrial

• residential

What uses the most water in a typical household?

• bathing

• laundry

• sinks

• toilets

Watering your lawn or garden at home is example of using water in which category?

• agricultural use

• industrial use

• cooling system use

• residential use

Aquifers can run low or run out of water if the water is pumped out faster than it can be replenished.

• True

• False

In some areas of the world, water costs more than oil because it is so scarce.

• True

• False