Grade 7 Water Management and Conservation Quiz

What is the purpose of water conservation?

• To waste water and deplete natural resources

• To ensure there is enough water for future generations and to protect the environment.

• To increase water pollution and harm the environment

• To use as much water as possible without considering the consequences

List three methods of water conservation at home.

• Leaving taps running all the time

• Ignoring leaks and letting them continue

• Using low-flow fixtures, fixing leaks, collecting rainwater

• Using high-flow fixtures

How can reducing water usage in agriculture help with water conservation?

• By using water more efficiently and not wasting it on unnecessary irrigation or excessive watering.

• By implementing more irrigation and watering

• By increasing water usage in agriculture

• By using water for non-agricultural purposes

What are the benefits of using water-efficient appliances?

• They are more expensive

• All of the above

• They use more water

• They are less efficient

How can fixing leaks in plumbing contribute to water conservation?

• By encouraging more water usage in the household

• By using more water to compensate for the leaks

• By increasing the water pressure in the plumbing system

• By preventing water wastage and reducing the amount of water used unnecessarily.

Discuss the importance of public awareness in water conservation efforts.

• Public awareness helps in educating and motivating people to adopt water-saving practices.

• Public awareness is only important for environmental issues unrelated to water

• Water conservation efforts are solely the responsibility of the government

• Public awareness has no impact on water conservation

What role do water conservation policies play in managing water resources?

• Water conservation policies play a crucial role in managing water resources by regulating and reducing water usage, promoting efficient water use, and protecting water sources.

• Water conservation policies are only for show and do not actually regulate water usage

• Water conservation policies have no impact on managing water resources

• Water conservation policies lead to excessive water usage