Thirst Project History
True or False: The Thirst Project is the largest youth water organization
True
What are the 3 R's?
Reduce, reuse and recycle
True or false: More people die from unsafe water than from all forms of violence, including war
true
the average human body is made up of how much water?
50%, 60%, 65%, or 70%
50%
How old was the founder of the Thirst Project when he started the organization?
15, 19, 28, or 52
19
His name is Seth Maxwell!
How much can homeowners save on their water bill if they practice water conservation?
6%, 10%, 14%, 21%
What is the global water crisis?
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how much of the globe is covered in water?
73%
(take anything between 70-75)
How many people volunteered to help this project?
203,426 or 377,945 or 486,998 or 514,427
514,427
The average 5-minute shower takes how many gallons of water?
12, 15, 22, or 31
15 gallons
How many people lack access to clean water?
2 in 3, 1 in 8, 3 in 10, or 1 in 10
1 in 10
(703 million people)
how much of the water is freshwater?
(percentage)
3%
How much gives a person clean water for life?
$17, $25, $37, or $53
$25
In the United States, minor water leaks account for how much wasted water?
1 billion, 40 billion, 1 trillion, or 10 trillion
1 trillion
How many people die each year due to a lack of clean water?
2.9 million, 3.5 million, 3.9 million, 4.1 million
3.5 million people
Most of the freshwater is stored where?
in ice caps and glaciers
When was the Thirst Project created?
1999, 2001, 2008, or 2011
2008
Name three ways to practice water conservation
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What can cause water scarcity?
Climate change, drought, Conflict, Water pollution, water waste
How long can a person survive without water? (days)
3 to 5 days