What generally accounts for the greatest use of household water?

• landscaping

• shower

• dishwasher

How many gallons (or liters) does the average washing machine use per load?

• 8 (30 liters)

• 25 (95 liters)

• 41 (155 liters)

• 64 (242 liters)

True or False: Taking a bath saves more water than taking a shower.

• True

• False

"Ensuring availability of water for future generations" is a

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

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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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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.

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 It’s okay to flush some trash down the toilet like cotton balls and tissue

• True
• False

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

• True
• False

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

• Early morning or late evening
• In the afternoon
• All day long
• At night

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

• There will be fewer natural resources available for future generations.
• There will be an increase in nitrogen levels in the atmosphere.
• There will be a decrease in water pollution.
• There will be an increase in the number of strong hurricanes

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