Water Use and Contamination

Which of these are examples of how we use water? (select all that apply)

• to brush our teeth

• to take a shower

• to wash dishes and clothes

• to make food

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What is a well?

• a place that has a lot of grass

• a hole drilled into the ground to pump water

• a place where water in stored underground

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Artesian wells are unique because...

• they do not require pumps to get access

• they are really tall

• they are easy to use

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Out of all the water on Earth, how much is freshwater?

• 100%

• 70%

• 30%

• 3%

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Most freshwater on our planet can be found...

• stuck underground

• trapped in ice or glaciers

• in the ocean

• in water bottles

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Why is freshwater a precious resource?

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Which of the following are examples of overusing water? (select two)

• turning the sink faucet off when you are done

• staying in the shower for 3 hours

• leaving the water hose on when washing your car

• using an energy efficient dishwasher

If a well is over-pumped... what could happen?

• there will be more groundwater

• less groundwater + aquifers will dry out

• the water table does not change

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What does this image show? (select two)

• a consequence of over-pumping wells

• a tsunami

• a normal well

• land subsidence

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What does drip irrigation mean?

• a technique farmers use to conserve water for their crops

• using more water to grow more crops

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