Water Facts Quiz

Over 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, but less than 1% is usable fresh water.

• True
• False

How many people worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water?

• 2 billion
• 500 million
• 5 billion
• 200 thousand

In many countries, who is mainly responsible for collecting water?

• Women and children
• Only men
• Only adults
• Government workers

Which cause more deaths each year than all forms of violence combined?

• Waterborne diseases
• Air pollution
• Traffic accidents
• Snake bites

Which of these contributes most to water pollution?

• Industrial waste and agricultural runoff
• Only industrial waste
• Only agricultural runoff
• Air pollution

What is one of the simplest and most effective ways to make water safe to drink?

• Boiling water
• Filtering through cloth
• Adding salt
• Leaving it in the sun

How many liters of water does an average person need per day for drinking, cooking, and hygiene?

• 20 liters
• 5 liters
• 100 liters
• 1 liter

In many parts of the world, lack of clean water keeps which group of children out of school most often?

• Girls
• Boys
• Teenagers
• All students equally