Uses of Water

Recreational activities like water sports are highly dependent on

• atmospheric conditions

• energy availability

• water conditions as well as water quality

• biodiversity

Which sector uses the most amount of freshwater in the United States?

• Agriculture

• Industrial

• Domestic

• Recreational

What is the total percentage of water used by industries & power plants?

• 19%

• 34%

• 39%

• 42%

Which of the following are NOT examples of domestic uses of water?

• washing the family car and bathing

• cooking and flushing the toilets

• watering the plants and washing the toilet floor

• fishing & cooling wafer fabrication plants

Which country uses the least amount of water for agriculture?

• Australia

• Iceland

• India

• China

Electricity is generated at a hydroelectric power plant by passing water through turbines in dams.

• True

• False

NEWater is used by manufacturing companies like Intel and Micron to produce semiconductors for electronic devices.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Yes! NEWater actually contains very few impurities!

What is the general trend of water consumption in Singapore over the years from 2000 t0 2018?

• Increasing from 141 litres per person per day to 165 litres per person per day.

• Decreasing from 165 litres per person per day to 141 litres per person per day

• It has remained the same throughout the years.

• I dont know.

Answer explanation

Potable water is also called drinking or tap water.

Used water, refers to recycled water.