Water & our world
HOW MUCH OF THE EARTH IS COVERED BY WATER?
75% - All the oceans lakes and rivers of the earth cover over two thirds of its surface!
Which country is famous for the traditional tea ceremony?
Italy
Japan
Brazil
Egypt
Japan
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific Ocean
HOW MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD HAVE NO ACCESS TO CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER AT HOME?
Over 2 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water at home, mostly in rural areas
What is the freezing point of water?
0 °C
HOW MUCH OF THE EARTH’S WATER IS FRESH WATER THAT COULD BE USED BY HUMANS?
5%. Around 95-97% on all the water on the planet is salt water. Less than 5% is fresh water
What is the traditional Kazakh drink made from fermented mare's milk?
Shubat
Kumis
Ayran
Kefir
Kumis
What can you do to save water at home?
Leave the tap running
Take shorter showers
Wash one plate at a time
Play with water
Take shorter showers
What is one of the biggest causes of water pollution?
Planting trees
Throwing rubbish and chemicals into rivers
Saving water
Recycling paper
Throwing rubbish and chemicals into rivers
What do we call a waterless area of land with little to no vegetation?
A desert
HOW MUCH OF THE HUMAN BODY IS MADE UP OF WATER?
Around 60% of an adult human body is made up of water!
Why are cultural traditions important?
They help people forget history
They make all countries the same
They preserve history, identity and cultural heritage
They stop people from learning about other cultures
They preserve history, identity and cultural heritage
Which of these actions helps protect the environment?
Throwing rubbish into rivers
Using plastic bags every day
Planting trees
Leaving lights on
Planting trees
What is climate change?
A change in Earth's climate over time
A change in the seasons every day
A type of storm
A sudden drop in temperature
A change in Earth's climate over time
Almost half of all water used in the United States each year is used in…
Power generation
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY GLASSES OF WATER SHOULD WE DRINK EACH DAY?
We need approximately 8 glasses of water a day, depending on our size!
What is the traditional Kazakh portable home called?
Igloo
Yurt
Tent
Castle
Yurt
What is a water footprint?
The amount of water a person uses directly and indirectly
The size of your shoes
The number of rivers in your country
The amount of rain in a year
The amount of water a person uses directly and indirectly
What is the main danger of plastic pollution in oceans?
It makes the water sweeter
It harms marine animals and ecosystems
It creates more drinking water
It makes fish grow faster
It harms marine animals and ecosystems
How many months did the longest ever drought last?
173 months
That's over 14 years without significant rainfall!
WHAT PERCENTAGES OF DISEASES FOUND IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD COME FROM WATER?
Approximately 80% of all diseases in the Developing World are considered waterborne diseases
Which country is famous for the festival of colours called Holi?
India
France
Canada
Australia
India
What does it mean to be a responsible global citizen?
Caring only about yourself
Respecting people and protecting the planet
Using as much water as you want
Ignoring global problems
Respecting people and protecting the planet
Which of these is a sustainable way to use water?
Leaving taps running
Washing cars every day
Collecting rainwater for plants
Throwing waste into lakes
Collecting rainwater for plants
What is the driest place on Earth?
The Atacama Desert
Located in northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is considered the driest non-polar desert on Earth. Some areas receive almost no rainfall for years!