In what ways do we use freshwater?
Does limiting wants that use freshwater help conserve it?
Yes
true or false: Flushing toilets uses freshwater.
true
If there is a lack of freshwater, could people get sick?
Yes
Does the U.S face water scarcity?
Yes
What is the most vital reason we use freshwater?
Drinking
Does pollution affect how much freshwater we have?
Yes.
Does an overuse of freshwater affect us in a bad way?
Yes.
True or False. Canada has a good supply of freshwater
True
About how many gallons of water does the average human use in one day including, showering, washing dishes and flushing the toilet?
Approximately 80-100!
True or false, we do not have enough freshwater because it is trapped in glaciers
True.Most of our water is locked in glaciers.
Can a lack of freshwater effect plant and animal growth?
Yes
What percent of the Earth has freshwater?
2.5%
How much freshwater does the average human use in a shower?
About 17 gallons.
True or false, people wasted the most freshwater in 1981
False.
True or false, approximately 3-4 million people die from water scarcity each year
True.
True or false, Egypt faces the most water scarcity around the world.
False
What source do we get the most freshwater from?
Groundwater
What is the biggest reason people face water scarcity?
Climate change.
How many people are affected by droughts each year?
Approximately 50-60 million people each year
Approximately how many people are affected by water scarcity each year?
Approximately 4-5 billion