Water Day 2023

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-47%,freshwater 50%,freshwater frozen as ice 3%

• ocean water 1%,freshwater frozen as ice-90%,freshwater9%

• freshwater-33.33%,freshwater frozen as ice 33.33%,ocean water 33.33%

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

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

• Early morning or late evening

• In the afternoon

• All day long

• At night

An area underground that water flows through is called an _____

• Water Table

• Zone of Aeration

• Aquifer

• Drainage Basin

Approximately 75 percent of the Earth's surface is covered in water. So why is water considered such a precious resource?

• The greenhouse effect is causing most of the world's freshwater to be trapped in the atmosphere

• Only a small fraction of the Earth's water is freshwater available for drinking and irrigation

• Each year, more freshwater is being trapped in icecaps located at the North and South Poles

• Global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions will likely cause Earth's oceans to evaporate

What usually uses more water in the home?

• Washing machine

• taking a shower

• brushing your teeth

• drinking water

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

• 20- 25 gallons

• 180-200 gallons

• 2-4 gallons

• 580-700 gallons

Ocean waters near the equator have lower salinity, while waters near the Mediterranean and Red Seas have higher salinity.

• True

• False

When it rains, water flows over Earth's surface as ___________. This gathers in lakes, oceans, and streams.

• transpiration

• runoff

• evaporation

• condensation

Is India adopting any rule for waste water disposal

• No, there is no such act

• Yes, pollution act exist

• Yes, but no act exist

• Yes, Conservation act exist