Water Usage
How much water does the average Canadian use daily?
75-100 gallons
What should you turn off while brushing your teeth to save water?
The faucet
Which continent has the highest number of people without access to clean drinking water?
Africa
What is the largest source of freshwater on Earth?
Glaciers and ice caps
What percentage of the human body is made up of water?
60%
What method of washing dishes uses less water than washing by hand?
Using a dishwasher
What type of toilet can save several gallons of water per flush?
A low flow toilet/Dual flush toilet
What global event is held annually to raise awareness about water issues?
World Water Day
What type of water source flows naturally from the ground and is used as drinking water?
A spring
What common drink is made up of 99% water?
Tea or coffee
How much water is used to produce one hamburger?
2500 Litres
How can you conserve water while watering your plants?
Watering in the early morning or evening
What process removes salt from seawater to make it drinkable?
Desalination.
Definition: The method used to eliminate the mineral salts that are dissolved in water
What is the term for water stored beneath Earth’s surface in soil or rock?
Groundwater
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
What is water footprint?
A water footprint measures the total freshwater used, consumed, or polluted to produce goods, services, or activities.
What household problem wastes hundreds of gallons of water monthly if left unfixed?
A leaky faucet/leak anywhere around your house
What percentage of Earth’s water is freshwater?
2.5%
What process describes how water moves between the ocean, atmosphere, and land?
The water cycle
What is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What activity accounts for the highest percentage of residential water use?
Lawn watering
What is the practice of collecting and reusing rainwater called?
Rainwater harvesting
Which country is known for having the most advanced water recycling systems in the world?
Israel
What are wetlands that filter water and provide wildlife habitats?
Marshes or swamps
What natural phenomenon occurs when water vapor condenses into droplets in the atmosphere?
The Rain