Water Facts
What is the percentage of Earth's water that is saltwater?
97.5%
What gas is primarily responsible for global warming?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
What instrument measures air pressure?
Barometer
What is one simple way to save water while brushing your teeth?
Turn off the tap
What is the device called that measures temperature?
Thermometer
What is the name of the largest freshwater lake in the world by volume?
Lake Baikal
What international agreement aims to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius?
The Paris Agreement
What is a tornado's rating scale?
The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale)
What are rain barrels used for?
Collecting rainwater for irrigation
Which instrument is used to measure humidity?
Hygrometer
Which country uses the most water per capita?
USA
What is one effect of climate change on weather patterns?
Increased frequency of extreme weather events
What phenomenon causes rain to fall from the sky?
Precipitation
How much water does a low-flow showerhead save per minute compared to a regular showerhead?
About 2.5 gallons
What do meteorologists use to predict the weather over a large area?
Weather satellites
What is the theme of World Water Day 2025?
'Groundwater: Making the invisible visible'
What is the theme of World Meteorological Day 2025?
"Closing the early warning gap together"
What are cyclones known as in the Atlantic Ocean?
Hurricanes
What percentage of the world’s water is accessible for direct human use?
About 1%
What is the primary use of a anemometer?
To measure wind speed
What proportion of the world's population lacks access to safe drinking water?
Approximately 2 billion people
What is the main source of greenhouse gas emissions?
Fossil fuels
What is the name one type of radar used to track storm systems?
Doppler Radar
What is the name one method used for desalination?
Reverse osmosis
What is the name the satellite that monitors Earth's climate and weather from space?
The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)