Water Usage and Conservation Quiz

What is infiltration?

• The process of water entering the soil

• The movement of air into the soil

• The absorption of sunlight by plants

• The evaporation of water from surfaces

Electricity is used to pump water by:

• Powering electric pumps

• Heating the water

• Using solar panels

• Generating wind energy

Aqueducts are used for?

• Transporting water

• Generating electricity

• Building roads

• Growing crops

Which of the following animals drink water from the Russian river in Sonoma county?

• Deer

• Elephants

• Penguins

• Kangaroos

How long should you be in the shower?

• 5 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

What tool should you use to clean your driveway?

• A broom

• A vacuum cleaner

• A mop

• A rake

What should you not use as a garbage can?

• The toilet

• The sink

• The bathtub

• The dishwasher

Which of these is the best way to wash your car and conserve water?

• In your driveway with a hose

• drive it into a lake

• at a carwash that recycles water

Rainwater harvesting is a technique used to:

• Increase rainfall

• Collect and store rainwater for future use

• Reduce groundwater levels

• Increase water pollution

What is the primary purpose of a water treatment plant?

• To generate electricity

• To purify water for safe consumption

• To store rainwater

• To irrigate crops