Water at Home & Work
Water on the Farm
Recreational activities & Values
Water Conservation
Rivers, Settlement & Country
100
Name one way people use water at home.
Drinking, cooking, washing or sanitation.
100
What way is water used on a farm?
IRRIGATION
100
Name 3 recreational activities that uses water.
Swimming, kayaking, boating or fishing for fun.
100
What does conservation mean?
Protecting resources and using them carefully to reduce waste.
100
Give one reason people may settle near a river.
Access to water, food, transport, farming land or work.
200
A factory uses water to cool its machines. What type of water use is this?
INDUSTRIAL USE
200
Name one way farms use water besides watering crops.
Giving water to live-stock
BONUS 50: Gives 2 examples
200
What does recreational value mean?
Water provides a place for leisure, exercise or enjoyment.
200
Name one way to reduce water waste at home or school.
Take a shorter shower, report a leak, run a full appliance load or water a garden carefully
200
How can a navigable river help a settlement?
Navigable - Being able to find your way through it
Boats can carry people and goods.
300
A family has water nearby, but pollution makes it unsafe to drink. What is the problem?
The water is available, but its quality makes it unsuitable for drinking.
300
Why can irrigation help crops grow when rainfall is low?
It supplies water to plants when they do not receive enough rain.
300
An artist admires a river’s scenery. What value does the river have for the artist?
Aesthetic Value - Loving the beauty or appearance
300
A shower flows at 9 litres per minute.
How much water does a six-minute shower use?
HINT: 6x9=?
54 Litres
300
Ancient Egyptian communities used the Nile to irrigate crops. How could this support settlement?
Irrigation helped people grow food near the river, supporting communities living there.
400
What does "safely managed" water mean for everyday people?
Water comes from an improved source, is available at home when needed and is free from bacteria
400
Which group used the most water in Australia in 2023–24:
1) households, or
2) Industrial
3) agriculture, forestry and fishing?
4) Recreational
2) Agriculture, forestry and fishing.
400
Friends meet beside a lake for a picnic. What value does the lake have for them?
Social value, because the place brings people together.
400
How can mulch and watering outside the hottest hours help save water?
Mulch helps soil stay moist, while cooler watering times reduce evaporation.
400
The Nyul Nyul Rangers manage weeds, feral animals and fire in wetlands. How can this help the environment?
Managing these threats can protect wetland habitats and native plants
500
A river-tour business earns money, and its workers enjoy being outdoors. Name two values the river has for them.
Economy - for income
Recreation - for enjoyment
500
Agriculture, forestry and fishing used 11,760 GL. Households used 1,868 GL.
How much more did the first group use?
hint: 8 SECONDS FOR CALCULATOR
9,892 GL more.
500
A fishing guide earns money from river tours, enjoys being outdoors and admires the scenery.
Name three values the river may have for the guide.
Economic - Makes income
Recreational - For enjoyment
Aesthetic - For beauty or look
500
How can renewable freshwater still become scarce? Give two reasons.
Low rainfall, pollution, limited access or demand exceeding supply
500
Challenge: Explain how caring for wetlands could show both environmental care and cultural responsibility for the Nyul Nyul people.
Caring for wetlands can protect habitats and connect with responsibilities to Country and community.