Drinking it!
The Human Body is 10% water. True or False.
False! Our bodies are about 60% water.
What type of water is found in the oceans?
Salt water.
What is the name of Hamilton's waterpark?
Wild Waterworks!
We don't need to protect water because there is so much of it. True or false?
False! Water is a precious resource and needs protecting.
What is the name of the lake closest to Hamilton?
Lake Ontario!
Where does the tap water in Hamilton come from?
Lake Ontario!
What is the name of ice pellets that fall during a thunderstorm?
Hail!
Does Canada use moving water to make electricity?
Yes!
Marshes and swamps help to clean water. True or False?
True! wetlands are a very important part of cleaning water, before it soaks into the ground or moves to a river or lake.
Canada has the longest coastline in the world. True or False?
True! It is about 243,000 km long.
Why don't we drink water from the ocean?
It's salt water! We only drink fresh water.
What type of weather happens before a tornado can form?
A thunderstorm!
What game is played on ice, using brooms and rocks?
Curling!
How can you water your garden using less water from the tap?
You can collect rainwater, or plant species that are native to Hamilton and don't need any extra water (they just use rainfall)
How many Great Lakes are there?
5!
Most Canadians get their tap water from rivers and lakes. True or False?
True! We are lucky to have a lot of fresh water in Canada.
What do we call an extremely dry period of time, with very little rain?
A drought.
To make a cup of hot chocolate, what temperature does the water have to reach for it to boil?
100 degrees Celsius.
False! All of nature is harmed by using polluted water.
What is the name of the ocean off the coast of BC?
The Pacific Ocean!
Is tap water safe to drink everywhere in Canada?
No. At least 37 communities have unsafe drinking water.
Name two types of precipitation.
Rain, snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain.
What type of boat was invented long ago by Inuit hunters? (hint: people still use these boats today, often for fun!)
Buying less clothes helps save water! How much water is used to make one T-Shirt?
How many oceans does Canada's coastline include?
3! Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic.