The Importance of Water Conservation

Why is water essential for life?

• Water is essential for life because it supports biochemical processes, regulates temperature, and facilitates nutrient transport.

• Water is only important for aquatic life.

• Water is primarily used for drinking and bathing.

• Water has no role in temperature regulation.

What percentage of the Earth's water is salt water?

• 90%

• 75%

• 50%

• 97.5%

How much fresh water is drinkable according to the text?

• Less than 0.1% of the world's fresh water is drinkable.

• Roughly 50% of the world's fresh water is drinkable.

• About 10% of the world's fresh water is drinkable.

• Approximately 1% of the world's fresh water is drinkable.

What happens to the percentage of drinkable water each year?

• The percentage of drinkable water increases each year.

• The percentage of drinkable water remains the same each year.

• The percentage of drinkable water decreases each year.

• The percentage of drinkable water fluctuates randomly each year.

How many gallons of water do we waste using the toilet?

• Approximately 2,920 gallons per year per person.

• 3,200 gallons per year per person.

• 5,000 gallons per year per person.

• 1,500 gallons per year per person.

How many gallons of water are wasted if the faucet is left on while brushing teeth?

• 2 gallons

• 4 gallons

• 1 gallon

• 10 gallons

What is one way we can reduce drinking water consumption?

• Increase bottled water usage.

• Use more water for gardening.

• Use water-efficient appliances.

• Install a swimming pool.

Why is it important to save water?

• To increase water consumption for agriculture

• To promote the use of plastic bottles

• It is important to save water to conserve resources, ensure sustainability, protect ecosystems, and reduce energy use.

• To encourage more industrial waste production

What is the main reason for the decrease in drinkable water?

• Higher consumption of bottled water.

• Over-extraction and pollution of water sources.

• Increased rainfall in urban areas.

• Improved water purification technologies.

How can we use water more sustainably?

• Implement rainwater harvesting and use water-efficient appliances.

• Ignore leaks and water waste in plumbing.

• Increase water usage for landscaping.

• Use more bottled water for convenience.