The amount of water used
How much water is used for one full flush of a toilet?
6L
Is Dewi Danu the goddess of lakes and rivers? Yes/No?
Yes
Where is the water for Forster collected?
Manning River
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
What is a Dam?
A dam is a large wall or barrier built across a river or a stream
How much water is used for a 5 minute shower?
60L
What is a Subak?
Irrigation System
In what dam is the water stored?
Bootawa Dam
What continent is the Nile River in?
Africa
What are some uses for dams?
Supplying water for drinking and farming
Producing electricity (hydropower)
Preventing floods
Making lakes for boating and fishing
How much water is used when brushing your teeth with the tap off?
2L
In Worimi language what does Biiwa mean in English?
Mullet
How many megalitres in a litre?
1,000,000L
What continent has the most rivers?
Asia
What are some pros of building a dam? Give three examples
Provides water storage
Generates hydroelectric power
Controls floods
Supports irrigation and drinking water supply
How much water is used when brushing your teeth with the tap on?
10L
Which animal is said to have created the Port Stephens area?
Black Dolphin or Wubaray
Once the water is treated where is it stored?
In large reservoirs or water tanks
Where is Lake Eyre located?
South Australia
Where was the largest dam built by beavers located?
Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta, Canada and is 775 metres long
How much water is used for a bath?
80L
What does garuwa mean in Worimi language?
Sea Country
What is the name of the treatment plant where the water is sent to be cleaned to make it safe for drinking?
Bootawa Water Treatment Plant
What is the biggest underground water system in Australia?
The Great Artesian Basin
What are some cons of building a dam? Give three examples
Disrupts ecosystems and fish migration
Can displace communities
Reduces downstream water flow
Traps sediment, affecting soil quality downstream