Water Conservation Quiz Questions And Answers

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How well do you know about water conservation strategies and techniques? Take this quiz to test your knowledge. Our main responsibility is to conserve water resources from going down the drain. We all need to be water-wise and stop exploiting water unnecessarily. There are many ways to conserve water resources efficiently. You can also take this save water quiz to save this vital resource on the earth. Here, you can check your understanding as well as learn new strategies. All the best!


Water Conservation Questions and Answers

  • 1. 

    How much of the water on earth is available for people's everyday use?

    • A.

      10%

    • B.

      More than 25%

    • C.

      Less than 1%

    • D.

      25%

    Correct Answer
    C. Less than 1%
    Explanation
    Although 75% of the earth's surface is made of water, less than 1% is usable. The rest is salt water or inaccessible.

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  • 2. 

    "Ensuring availability of water for the future generations" is a

    • A.

      Strategy of water conservation

    • B.

      Key activity of water conservation

    • C.

      Goal of water conservation

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Goal of water conservation
    Explanation
    The statement "Ensuring availability of water for the future generations" indicates a long-term objective or aim that water conservation aims to achieve. It highlights the ultimate purpose of conserving water, which is to secure a sustainable water supply for future generations. Therefore, the answer is "Goal of water conservation."

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following uses less water?

    • A.

      Taking a 5 minute shower

    • B.

      Taking a 5 minute bath

    • C.

      Both

    • D.

      None

    Correct Answer
    A. Taking a 5 minute shower
    Explanation
    a 5 minute shower uses 10-25 gallons of water. It does not matter how long you spend in the bath tub. It takes 70 gallons to fill a tub.

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  • 4. 

    In the average household, which of the following wastes the most water

    • A.

      Running water while washing dishes

    • B.

      Running water while brushing teeth

    • C.

      Leaky toilet

    • D.

      Taking a long shower

    Correct Answer
    C. Leaky toilet
    Explanation
    200 gallons of water is wasted every day with a leaking toilet. To test for a leak place food coloring in toilet. If the color shows in bowl after flushing you have a leak.

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  • 5. 

    Easily corrected household water leaks account for what % of the water bill?

    • A.

      8 %

    • B.

      10%

    • C.

      18%

    • D.

      1%

    Correct Answer
    A. 8 %
    Explanation
    A leaking faucet that drips 1 drip per second can waste up to 3000 gallons of water each year. to test for leaks - read meter before and after a 2 hour period when water is not being used. If the readings do not match exactly, there is a leak.

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  • 6. 

    How much water is saved per flush with a high-efficiency toilet?

    • A.

      6 gallons

    • B.

      2.2 to 5.7 gallons

    • C.

      6 to 8.5 gallons

    • D.

      10 gallons

    Correct Answer
    B. 2.2 to 5.7 gallons
    Explanation
    A toilet from 1992 or earlier is probably an inefficient model that uses between 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush. New high-efficiency models use less than 1.3 gallons per flush. That is 60 to 80 % less water.

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  • 7. 

     A water-efficient irrigation system may include which features?

    • A.

      Drip irrigation

    • B.

      Rain shut off devices

    • C.

      Moisture sensors

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    Inefficient irrigation systems can waste a great deal of water each month. Look for sprinklers that produce droplets—not mist. Also, systems with rain shutoff devices and moisture sensors reduce excess watering and runoff.

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  • 8. 

    Which one of the following generally accounts for the major use of household water?

    • A.

      Landscaping

    • B.

      Shower

    • C.

      Washing Machine

    • D.

      Dishwasher

    Correct Answer
    A. Landscaping
    Explanation
    Landscaping generally accounts for the major use of household water. This is because maintaining a garden or lawn requires regular watering, which can consume a significant amount of water. Showers, washing machines, and dishwashers also contribute to household water usage, but landscaping tends to have a larger impact due to the frequency and volume of water required for irrigation purposes.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following is a way of conserving water?

    • A.

      Leave the tap running while brushing teeth

    • B.

      Use a hose to wash the car

    • C.

      Use the washing machine at full load

    • D.

      Leave the shower running while soaping

    Correct Answer
    C. Use the washing machine at full load
    Explanation
    Using the washing machine at full load is a way of conserving water because it maximizes the amount of laundry being washed per cycle, reducing the number of times the machine needs to be run. This helps to minimize water waste and promote water conservation.

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  • 10. 

    Why do we need to conserve water?

    • A.

      There is a lot of water. 

    • B.

      It is an unlimited resource. 

    • C.

      There is a lot of water. 

    • D.

      It is a limited resource. 

    Correct Answer
    D. It is a limited resource. 
    Explanation
    Water is a limited resource because there is a finite amount of fresh water available on Earth. Although water covers about 70% of the planet's surface, only a small percentage of it is freshwater that is suitable for drinking and other essential uses. With increasing population and industrialization, the demand for water is also growing. Therefore, it is crucial to conserve water to ensure its availability for future generations and to sustain ecosystems that rely on it.

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Stephen Reinbold |PhD, Biological Sciences |
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Stephen Reinbold has a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with a particular interest in teaching. He taught General Biology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Genetics, and Anatomy & Physiology for almost thirty years at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, Missouri. He particularly enjoyed emphasizing scientific methodology and student research projects. Now, enjoying retirement, he works part-time as an editor while also engaging in online activities.

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