Saving Water - Every Drop Counts

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Three percent of all the world's water is? Fresh water Ice Salt water Unreachable

2. Where is the driest permanently occupied continent on Earth? Africa South America Antarctica Australia

3. Which product requires the most water to create it? 1 cotton t-shirt 1 hamburger 1 cup of coffee 1 microchip

4. The bathroom is one of the main water consumption areas in the home. Which product would save the most water in this area? A glass for rinsing after brushing teeth Repairing a leaking tap A 3 star energy efficient showerhead A bucket for collecting excess water

5. The kitchen and laundry are high consumers of water using between 15-20% of total water consumption. What is the most effective way to save water in these rooms? Use energy efficient appliances Re use rinse water from the washing machine Only use appliances when full Plug the sink when washing dishes or peeling vegetables

6. What products and practices can assist pool owners to save water? Using a pool cover All of these Using a rainwater diverter Maintaining the chemical levels

7. The garden is an area that can use between 25-40% of the home's total water consumption. What can you do to save water in the garden? All of these Use dripper irrigation instead of sprayers Use mulch on your garden Use soil wetting agents or water crystals

8. In many rural areas of Australia people have been using a water-saving product for over 100 years. Which product is it? Solar water purifier Rainwater tank Desalination device Water windmill

9. Greywater is used water from showers, baths, hand basins and washing machines that can be used to water the garden. Where should greywater never be used? On flowering plants On seedlings On lawns On vegetable plants that will be eaten raw

10. Leaks are responsible for great amounts of hidden water loss in the home. True False