World Water Day

what is the water division of earth

• ocean water 97.5 per cent, freshwater frozen as ice 1.5 per cent and freshwater 1 per cent

• ocean water 96.5 per cent, freshwater frozen as ice 2.5 per cent and freshwater 1 per cent

• ocean water 95.5 per cent, freshwater frozen as ice 1.5 per cent and freshwater 2 per cent

• ocean water 97.5 per cent, freshwater frozen as ice 1 per cent and freshwater 1.5 per cent

what is the main cause of water pollution?

• invasive species

• animals

• Afforestation

• human impact and decision making

An area underground that water flows through is called an

• Water Table

• Zone of Aeration

• Aquifer

• Drainage Basin

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

• Do not water lawns between 10 AM -4 PM

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

• Don't water on windy or rainy days

• All of these

There are roughly 7.8 billion people in the world today. How many people do not have access to clean water?

• 1.5 billion

•  2.2 billion

• 3.4 billion

• 4.5 billion

Which of these diseases are transmitted through contaminated water?

• Cholera

• Dengue

• All of these

• Malaria

In an emergency context, what’s the minimum amount of safe drinking water consumption per person per day?

• 4 gallons

• 100 gallons 

• 20 gallons

• None of these

What proportion of the world's population lives on the driest half of the planet?

• 45

• 55

• 85

• 75

The global average water footprint of a consumer is

• Around 1000 L

• Around 2000 L

• Around 4000 L

• Around 8000 L

Grey water can be used for

• Dish Washing

• cloth washing

• Outdoor watering

• Bathing