Water Conservation Pulse Check
- 1.Water conservation has to do with...
- A.
Using water wisely.
- B.
Saving water to prevent its misuse.
- C.
Not wasting water.
- D.
All of the above.
- 2.Two ways that you can conserve water are to...
- A.
Wash your own car instead of going to the car wash, and don't leave the water running when you brush your teeth
- B.
Take shorter showers, and only water your lawn occassionally
- C.
Don't leave the water running when you brush your teeth, and use the dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand
- D.
Use the dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand, and do laundry every day to spread out water use
- 3.Why might water conservation be a bigger issue in developing countries than in the developed world?
- A.
A) The pipes and structures needed for water transportation are not in place in developing countries.
- B.
B) Water treatment processes are not as sophisticated in developing nations.
- C.
C) Both A and B.
- D.
D) Neither A nor B.
- 4.Water conservation is something that doesn't affect people in the United States, because we have enough money to buy water.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Why is clean running water such a necessity?
- A.
You can't live without water for more than a week or so.
- B.
Waterborne diseases kill millions of people every year.
- C.
Poor hygiene from a lack of clean water to bathe in increases people's risk for disease.
- D.
All of the above.
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