The Conservation of Water

Which of the following is a way of conserving water?

• Leave the tap running while brushing teeth

• Use a hose to wash the car

• Use the washing machine at full load

• Leave the shower running while soaping

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Why do we need to conserve water?

• It is an unlimited resource. 

• It is a limited resource. 

• There is a lot of water. 

• There is no need to conserve water.

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"Ensuring availability of water for future generations" is a

• Goal of water conservation

• Strategy of water conservation

• Key activity of water conservation

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

• True

• False

Which of the following is one way that we can preserve water resources?

• Leave the water running while you are washing dishes or brushing your teeth

• Only do laundry on certain days even if you don’t have full loads

• Take shorter showers

• Set your irrigation systems on timers so they only water at certain times, rain or shine

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As the population increases, what can be done to keep the per capita consumption of water stable? check all that apply

• take shorter showers

• turn off water while brushing teeth or washing hands

• use rain water to water plants

• allow a faucet to drip

• buy energy efficient dishwashers/toilets

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Which is the best action to help protect water resources in Virginia?

• Put hazardous waste in with house trash.

• Rinse spilled gasoline with a hose.

• Organize a river cleanup program.

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The total amount of water on Earth is constantly changing.​ (a)  

• False

• True

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Approximately 75 percent of the Earth's surface is covered in water. So why is water considered such a precious resource?

• The greenhouse effect is causing most of the world's freshwater to be trapped in the atmosphere

• Only a small fraction of the Earth's water is freshwater available for drinking and irrigation

• Each year, more freshwater is being trapped in icecaps located at the North and South Poles

• Global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions will likely cause Earth's oceans to evaporate

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1/3 of household watering is for outdoors. What are good irrigation practices for lawns or gardens?

• Avoid watering in the heat of the day so it doesn't evaporate.

• Don't water on windy or rainy days

• Do not water lawns between 10 AM -4 PM

• All of the above

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