Year 7 JacPlus 10.7

What are the three main ways that people use water?

• Drinking, playing, and gardening

• Swimming, fishing, and boating

• Growing food, producing goods and electricity, and using it in the home

• Cooking, cleaning, and bathing

What is the global average of water consumption per person, per year?

• 1240 cubic metres

• 890 cubic metres

• 1500 cubic metres

• 1000 cubic metres

Approximately what percentage of Australia's fresh water is used for irrigation?

• 30%

• 70%

• 90%

• 50%

What is virtual water also known as?

• Green water

• Grey water

• Blue water

• Hidden water

Which type of water includes rainfall used for crop growth?

• Blue water

• Green water

• Grey water

• Virtual water

What does the water footprint of an individual or country include?

• Only the use of water outside the borders of the country

• Only the water used for drinking and cooking

• Only the use of domestic water resources

• Use of domestic water resources and use of water outside the borders of the country

What is the term used to describe the measure of water used to produce goods and services consumed by the people in a country?

• Water footprint

• Water index

• Water quota

• Water cap

What is the primary source of grey water in households?

• Kitchen sinks

• Bathroom sinks, showers, and washing machines

• Toilets

• Drinking water

Which sector is the largest consumer of freshwater globally?

• Agriculture

• Industrial

• Domestic

• Recreational

Virtual water is water that...

• is used to produce goods and services

• is used in agriculture

• is used for domestic purposes

• is used to export goods