What percentage of Earth is water?

• 85%

• 50%

• 71%

• 10%

What are the goals of water conservation?

• Ensure water availability for future generations

• Promote water waste

• Advocate for sustainable water usage

• Make clean water more accessible to everyone regardless of location

How much water do you think it takes to wash one load of laundry?

• 7 gallons

• 30 gallons

• 15 gallons

• 20 gallons

On average how much wasted water is accounted for in the water bill?

• 8%

• 10%

• 18%

• 1%

How much water do you think is wasted in a year for a faucet that leaks one trip per second?

• 500 gallons

• 1,000 gallons

• 78 gallons

• 3,000 gallons

Which of the following generally accounts for the major use of household water?

• Washing machine

• Landscaping

• Dishwasher

• Showers

It’s OK to flush the toilet for trash like cotton balls, wipes, and tissues.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Flushing the toilet for silly things like cotton balls wipes and tissues waste a lot of water when you could just throw them away.

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

• Early morning or evening

• In the afternoon

• The time of day doesn’t matter

• In the middle of the night

Keeping the water running when you brush your teeth doesn’t actually waste that much water

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You’re wasting about 5 gallons of water every time you leave the water running while you’re brushing your teeth

Approximately how many gallons of water does it take to grow sugarcane?

• 20 to 25 gallons

• 2 to 4 gallons

• 180 to 200 gallons

• 60 to 75 gallons