Is Earth Running Out of Water?

Quiz
•
Science
•
9th - 12th Grade
•
Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Hilary Donahue
FREE Resource
15 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major goal of the United Nations?
Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation
Promoting renewable energy sources
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Fighting poverty and hunger
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of the world's population may not have enough clean water by 2025?
25%
50%
75%
100%
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for water scarcity in some places?
Pumping groundwater faster than it can be replenished
Lack of rainfall and snowmelt
Poor water management
Climate change
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential solution to water scarcity?
Conserving water through shorter showers and fixing leaks
Building desalination plants
Recycling waste water
All of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country recycles the highest percentage of their waste water?
Israel
Spain
United States
China
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a negative consequence of excessive rain in drought-stricken areas?
Flooding
Water contamination
Increased water availability
Groundwater depletion
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major cause of water waste in the United States?
Leaking pipes
Excessive water usage
Inefficient water treatment plants
Lack of water conservation efforts
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
14 questions
Water Cycle

Quiz
•
9th Grade
18 questions
EnvSci 10-1 & 10-2 Our FreshWater Supply

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Human Impact of Urbanization

Quiz
•
7th Grade - University
15 questions
Water Resource Management

Quiz
•
6th Grade - University
15 questions
Water as a Resource

Quiz
•
12th Grade - University
20 questions
Lessons 9-11 Climate Change and Human Impact

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Water Resources

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
18 questions
Water Ecosystems and Pollution

Quiz
•
9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
18 questions
Writing Launch Day 1

Lesson
•
3rd Grade
11 questions
Hallway & Bathroom Expectations

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
11 questions
Standard Response Protocol

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Algebra Review Topics

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
4 questions
Exit Ticket 7/29

Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Lab Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
19 questions
Handbook Overview

Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Subject-Verb Agreement

Quiz
•
9th Grade