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WorksheetsWater conservation
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What generally accounts for the greatest use of household water?
a)
landscaping
b)
shower
c)
dishwasher
2.
How many gallons (or liters) does the average washing machine use per load?
a)
8 (30 liters)
b)
25 (95 liters)
c)
41 (155 liters)
d)
64 (242 liters)
3.
True or False: Taking a bath saves more water than taking a shower.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
"Ensuring availability of water for future generations" is a
a)
Goal of water conservation
b)
Strategy of water conservation
c)
Key activity of water conservation
5.
Which of the following is a way of conserving water?
a)
Leave the tap running while brushing teeth
b)
Use a hose to wash the car
c)
Use the washing machine at full load
d)
Leave the shower running while soaping
6.
Why do we need to conserve water?
a)
It is an unlimited resource.
b)
It is a limited resource.
c)
There is a lot of water.
d)
There is no need to conserve water.
7.
It’s okay to flush some trash down the toilet like cotton balls and tissue
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Keeping the water running when you brush your teeth wastes a lot of water.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
When is the best time of day to water your lawn?
a)
Early morning or late evening
b)
In the afternoon
c)
All day long
d)
At night
10.
What will most likely happen if the human population continues to grow at current rates?
a)
There will be fewer natural resources available for future generations.
b)
There will be an increase in nitrogen levels in the atmosphere.
c)
There will be a decrease in water pollution.
d)
There will be an increase in the number of strong hurricanes
11.
What usually uses more water in the home?
a)
Washing machine
b)
taking a shower
c)
brushing your teth
d)
drinking water
12.
Which of these ways to wash the car saves the most water?
a)
Wash it in the driveway with the garden hose
b)
Drive it into the lake
c)
Take it through a car wash that recycles water
d)
Make your little brother wash it
13.
True or False: It isn't important to save water because there is so much of it on Earth
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Stuck helping mom or dad wash the dishes? Which may use less water?
a)
Washing dishes under a running tap
b)
Washing dishes in a fully loaded dishwasher
15.
Which of these activities wastes the MOST water per day in the average home?
a)
Running the tap while washing dishes
b)
Using a garbage disposal
c)
A leaky toilet
d)
Long showers
16.
What should you do if you see or hear a leaky faucet in your house?
a)
Ignore it—drips are no big deal
b)
Do nothing—there is no way to fix a drippy faucet
c)
Ask your parents to fix it
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