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WorksheetsThe Big Thirst
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did NASA bathe the Space Shuttle in water on takeoff?
a)
To keep the rocket from burning up
b)
To keep the astronauts from heating up
c)
To keep the rocket from breaking apart due to vibrations
d)
All of the above
2.
What is the number one use of residential water in the United States?
a)
Washing laundry
b)
Flushing toilets
c)
Bathing (includes baths and showers)
d)
Watering the lawn
3.
Where does Las Vegas get most of its water?
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Groundwater
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Lake Meade
4.
Which city receives the least amount of rainfall?
a)
Los Angeles
b)
Reno
c)
Asheville
d)
Las Vegas
5.
When was the "Golden Age of Water"?
a)
18th century
b)
19th century
c)
20th century
d)
21st century
6.
What is meant by the 'Golden Age of Water'?
a)
Water is cheap and abundant
b)
Water is very expensive
c)
Everyone has access to clean water
d)
All value water
7.
Since the year 2000, bottled water industry has rocketed. But bottled water is not 'smart' water. Why?
a)
The perception is that tap water is bad.
b)
Bottled water is cheaper than tap water
c)
Bottled water comes from a pristine source
d)
Bottled water uses water inefficiently and is very expensive.
8.
Orme, Tennessee and Barcelona, Spain, ran out of water for its residents in 2007-08 drought. How did the cities provide water for their customers?
a)
They imported water using trucks and ships.
b)
They melted part of an iceberg.
c)
They recycled sewer water.
d)
They desalinated sea water.
9.
Ultra pure water (UPW), just HOH, does not exist in nature. Why is it produced?
a)
It tastes good.
b)
It is essential to clean electronic parts for the computer industry
c)
It is cheaper than bottled water
d)
It is healthier for you
10.
How did Atlanta, Georgia solve its water problems?
a)
It took water illegally.
b)
Atlanta educated their customers in smart water consumption.
c)
Atlanta restricted its growth and thereby reduced the amount of water used.
d)
Atlanta did nothing.
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