Water Resources Conservation and Protection

What is the chemical composition of water?

• H2O

• CO2

• O2

• NaCl

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?

• 71%

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

Where is most of Earth's water found?

• Oceans

• Glaciers

• Lakes

• Rivers

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 2.5%

• 10%

• 50%

• 90%

Where is most of the freshwater on Earth found?

• Glaciers

• Groundwater

• Lakes

• Rivers

What is the Earth's water cycle?

• The movement of water from the air to the Earth and back to the atmosphere

• The distribution of water on Earth's surface

• The process of purifying water for human use

• The extraction of minerals from water sources

What is 'blue water'?

• Water in rivers, lakes, and aquifers

• Water that feeds plants and crops

• Water vapor in the air

• Water found in glaciers

How can we conserve water?

• Use less water

• Keep harmful substances out of the water

• Fix leaks and drips

• All of the above

What should you do with hazardous materials and personal care products?

• Put them down the drain

• Throw them in the garbage

• Recycle them

• Use them sparingly

What can a small drip from a leak waste in a month?

• Hundreds of gallons

• Thousands of gallons

• Tens of gallons

• Millions of gallons