Water Use and Availability

How much water does the average American use per day? 

• 8 gallons
• 38 gallons
• 52 gallons
• 98 gallons

What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh? 

• 3%
• 10%
• 20%
• 97%

How much of the water on Earth is available for peoples' every use?

• More than 50%
• 28%
• Less than 1%
• 12%

What uses, on average, 26% of an average American household's indoor water? 

• dishwashing
• showers
• flushing toilets
• brushing teeth

The average family of four uses approximately _______ gallons of water per day. 

• 50
• 100
• 250 
• 400

How much water can you save per day by turning off the water while brushing your teeth in the morning? 

• Up to 2 gallons
• Up to 4 gallons
• Up to 6 gallons
• Up to 8 gallons

Which of the following uses less water? 

• Washing dishes under a running tap
• Washing dishes in a fully loaded dishwasher

Number of children who die each hour due to unsafe drinking water.

• 10
• 20
• 100
• 200

In what year, do scientists think that there will not be enough water for the Earth's population?

• 2025
• 2050
• 2075

The water crisis is the #1 global risk based on impact to society (as a measure of devastation).

• True
• False