Aquatic Animals
What is the largest fish species in the world?
The Whale Shark (RIP Taroko)
Where does the drinking water in Athens come from?
North and Middle Oconee Rivers
How long can you live without water?
About 3 days
What is the term for the process that removes salt from water so that it is safe to drink?
Desalination
What percentage of the world's water is freshwater?
About 3%
What aquatic animal killed Steven Irwin? Be specific with the type.
Australian Bull Ray
What percentage of people in Athens depend of well water?
1%
What is the freezing point and boiling point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?
The freezing point is 32°F and the boiling point is 212°F.
What is the saltiest large body of water on Earth?
The Dead Sea
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Mississippi River
What category of semi-aquatic animals is the southeastern region of the United States a hotspot for?
Amphibians
What is the name of the water treatment plant in Athens?
J.G. Beacham Water Treatment Plant
How much of Earth's water is drinkable?
1%
Which ocean is the smallest and shallowest?
The Arctic Ocean
What are the two natural features that hold most of the world's freshwater, making it difficult to access?
Glaciers and Ice Caps
What is the name for animals that have hard shells and live mostly in saltwater?
Crustaceans
What is the largest body of water that is entirely within the limits of Athens, Georgia?
Lake Chapman
What is the mixing of saltwater and freshwater called?
Brackish water
What is the term for the process of saltwater seeping into freshwater aquifers?
Saltwater Intrusion
What percentage of the world's surface freshwater do the Great Lakes contain?
20%
What is the state fish of Georgia?
Largemouth Bass
What were fans told not to do while at Sanford Stadium during the 2007 homecoming game against Troy University, and why were they told not to do this?
They were told not to flush the toilet if it was only yellow because of the water scarcity due to a severe drought.
What is the difference between a water treatment plant and a water reclamation center?
A water treatment plant cleans and treats water from lakes, rivers, and reservoirs so that it is safe for people to drink. A water reclamation center cleans wastewater (from sinks, toilets, showers, etc.) so that it can be reused or go back into lakes and rivers.
What is the term for the climate pattern that happens when unusually warm saltwater builds up in the Pacific Ocean and disrupts global weather?
El Nino
What is the deepest lake in the world, and where is it located?
Lake Baikal in Russia