WATER CONSERVATION

When is the best time of day to water your lawn?

• Early morning or late evening
• In the afternoon
• All day long
• At night

How much water could you save by washing your bike with a bucket and sponge rather than letting the hose run? 

• 1 gallon a minute
• 3 gallons a minute
• 4 gallons a minute
• 5 gallons a minute

Which of these ways to wash the car saves the most water?

• Wash it in the driveway with the garden hose 
• Drive it into the lake
• Take it through a car wash that recycles water
• Make your little brother wash it

How much water (in gallons) does a family of four (mom, dad, brother, and sister) use everyday?

• 50

• 100

• 250

• 400

 True or False: It isn't important to save water because there is so much of it on Earth

• True
• False

Stuck helping mom or dad wash the dishes? Which may use less water? 

• Washing dishes under a running tap 
• Washing dishes in a fully loaded dishwasher 

Keeping the water running when you brush your teeth wastes a lot of water.

• True
• False

Which of the following uses less water? 

• Taking a 5 minute shower 
• Taking a bath 

 Which of these everyday objects is a water-saving tool? 

• A bucket 
• A clock 
• A broom
• All of the above 

Which of these activities wastes the MOST water per day in the average home? 

• Running the tap while washing dishes 
• Using a garbage disposal
• A leaky toilet 
• Long showers