Geography: Water in South Africa Quiz 1_sk

What are 2 reasons why we need clean water?

• To wash our clothes

• To stay healthy

• To fill swimming pools

• Dirty water spreads diseases

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What is irrigation used for?

• To fill swimming pools

• To make electricity

• To clean factories

• To water crops and help it grow

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What do factories use water for?

• To fill lakes

• To make ice

• For cleaning and cooling machines

• To grow plants

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A dam is made by ​ (a)   when they build a ​ (b)   over a river.

• humans
• wall

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Indicate if the below saves water or wastes water:

Groups:

(a) Saves Water

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(b) Wastes Water

• Let the tap run while brushing teeth

• Water the garden in the middle of the day

• Short shower instead of bath

• Collect rainwater for garden and washing car

• Use a cup of water to rinse after brushing

• Wash hands under running tap in basin

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What is fresh water?

• Water from the ocean

• Water that is frozen

• Water that is not salty

• Water that is dirty

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What happens to water when it evaporates?

• It becomes salt water

• It turns into vapor

• It turns into ice

• It changes salt water into fresh water

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Name 3 ways in which people pollute water daily?

• Catch fish in the river

• Washing themselves and clothes in the river

• Use the bushes to go to the toilet

• Throw rubbish in the water

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What is sewage?

• Water used for irrigation

• Dirty water from homes

• Clean water

• Water from lakes

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How can water be purified?

Choose 3 correct options.

• Boiling the water

• Put it in the fridge

• Using purification tablets or drops

• Use a water filter

• Store it in the sun

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