S8 L5.4 Water Quiz

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 50%

• 100%

• 70%

• 90%

What percentage of the adult human body is made up of water?

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

How much water does the average person in our country use per day?

• 150 litres

• 200 litres

• 100 litres

• 50 litres

How much water did our great-grandparents use per day?

• 10 litres

• 15 litres

• 20 litres

• 25 litres

What industry uses 20,000 litres of water to produce one kilo of cotton?

• Automobile industry

• Technology industry

• Clothing industry

• Food industry

What percentage of the world's fresh water supply does agriculture use for irrigation?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

Which countries use a lot of water for domestic purposes?

• High-income countries

• Low-income countries

• Middle-income countries

• All countries use the same amount

What is the main reason for drought in some countries?

• High levels of rainfall

• Lack of government intervention

• Excessive rainfall

• Little or no rainfall

What are some countries doing to combat water scarcity?

• Building desalination plants

• Wasting more water

• Building more industries

• Ignoring the problem

What is the main message of the text regarding water usage?

• Water conservation is not important

• Use water more carefully

• Ignore water conservation

• Use water carelessly