Fun Facts
Three percent of all the world's water is?
A) Unreachable
B) Salt water
C) Fresh water
D) Ice
C) Fresh Water
*Some people have to put in a lot of effort to access clean water, this affects their livelihood and their ability to attend to other facets of life like job and family.
The bathroom is one of the main water consumption areas in the home. Which product would save the most water in this area?
A) Repairing a leaking tap
B) A glass for rinsing after brushing teeth
C) A bucket for collecting excess water
D) A 3 star energy efficient showerhead
A) Repairing a leaking tap
*Conserving water keeps us from draining our water supply which is essential to mankind
Leaks are responsible for great amounts of hidden water loss in the home.
A) True
B) False
A) True
*Don’t use leaky faucets, get them fixed to preserve our environment’s natural resources
In many areas of Australia people have been using a water-saving product for over 100 years. Which product is it?
A) Solar water purifier
B) Water windmill
C) Desalination device
D) Rainwater tank
D) Rainwater tank
*There are many creative ways for conserving water to ensure that everyone has enough. Clean water is essential for good crop yields and sanitary food.
What products and practices can assist pool owners to save water?
A) Maintaining the chemical levels
B) Using a pool cover
C) Using a rainwater diverter
D) All of these
D) All of these
*water conservation is necessary for wildlife, if your someone who likes nature make sure to conserve!
Using a “low-flow” shower head can reduce water by nearly 1/2 of a traditional one
A) True
B) False
A) True
* And important use of water is showers, but by taking shorter showers or using more efficient technology we can save water for people who cannot always access it.
Where is the driest normally populated continent on Earth?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Antarctica
D) Australia
D) Australia
*Reducing water consumption is important to prevent drought because rain doesn’t fall equally in every location
How much water can the average family conserve by turning off the sink while they brush their teeth?
A) 1 gallon
B) 3 gallons
C) 10 gallons
D) 20 gallons
C) 10 gallons
*conserving little by little will ensure we will have enough water for generations. Although water can be replenished, like fossil fuels it takes time, so it’s important we don’t run out.
How many liters of water does the average man need in a day?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 8
B) 3
*You shouldn’t sacrifice drinking water to conserve, other activities use much more water than that. We need fresh water for sanitation and our overall health.
Water makes up about what percentage of our body weight
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%
C) 70%
*Clean water is often necessary to assist people struck by natural disasters because water has so many functions such as food, drink, and sanitation.
The kitchen and laundry are high consumers of water using between 15-20% of total water consumption. What is the most effective way to save water in these rooms?
A) Plug the sink when washing dishes or peeling vegetables
B) Only use appliances when full
C) Use energy efficient appliances
D) Re use rinse water from the washing machine
A) Plug the sink when washing dishes or peeling vegetables
*Not everyone has a sink because fresh water is in short supply where they live. Make sure you conserve water so people in other places can better their lives with technology like this.
Which product requires the most water to create it?
A) 1 hamburger
B) 1 cup of coffee
C) 1 cotton t-shirt
D) 1 microchip
A) Hamburger
*Clean drinking water is not just to drink it hasn’t many essential uses especially in agriculture
How does Tucker conserve water in this class?
He uses a reusable water bottle
* It takes 22 gallons of water to make 1 pound of plastic! Or, twice as much water to make the plastic bottle than the water in the bottle itself.
The garden is an area that can use between 25-40% of the home's total water consumption. What can you do to save water in the garden?
A) Use mulch on your garden
B) Use soil wetting agents or water crystals
C) Use dripper irrigation instead of sprayers
D) All of these
A) Use mulch on your garden
*we use water for creating electricity, it’s important we conserve as our fossil fuels run out
Greywater is used water from showers, baths, hand basins and washing machines that can be used to water the garden. Where should greywater never be used?
A) On seedlings
B) On flowering plants
C) On vegetable plants that will be eaten raw
D) None of the Above
C) On vegetables that will be eaten raw
*Making sure to use the right water for the job ensures we have enough to support us and wildlife as well.