7 Geography Water Quiz

What are the three main elements of analysis in Geography?

• Health, Environmental and Economic

• Health, Education and Environment

• Social, Environmental and Economic

• Social, Geographical and Economic

What percentage of the world's water is stored as fresh water? (Including glaciers, groundwater and permafrost)

• 25%

• 5%

• 2.5%

• <1%

Out of all the freshwater, how much is stored as ice and glaciers?

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

• 25%

What is the name of the process where water rises from bodies of water into water vapour?

What is the name of the process where water vapour changes into water droplets?

What are the two ways that water disperses following rain?

• Lakes and rivers

• Run-off and transpiration

• Transpiration and Infiltration

• Run-off and Infiltration

Which of the following best describes 'transpiration'?

• Water is drawn up through trees and plants

• Water vapour changes into water drops

• Water soaks into the ground

• Water changes into water vapour

According to SEQ Water "Being Water-Wise" what is the average water use per person per day in South East Queensland?

• 50L

• 120L

• 170L

• 230L

Which of the following activities uses the most water?

• Flushing the toilet

• Washing dishes

• Washing clothes (front-loader)

• 5 min shower (non-water saving head)

What does the red line on a climate graph represent?