Earth's Systems and Me

What type of water are these farmers using?

• Grey water

• Blue water

• Black water

• Green water

We can see that there is a small amount of water here in this spaghetti sauce, however, there is actually about 254 liters of _______________ water that was used to grow the tomatoes, basil, peppers and garlic that go into the production and growth of the vegetables used to make the sauce.

Which of the following is not a part of Earth's systems?

• geosphere

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

Rain barrels collect water from rooftops and routes it through gutters and pipes into large collection tanks, such as these barrels.  These can then be stored and used to water your garden or lawn. What type of water is this?

• black water

• blue water

• grey water

• green water

According to the pie chart shown below, where should the majority of our water conservation efforts be focused?

• The livestock industry

• Irrigated crops and farms

• Helping alleviate evaporation

• Personal water use by community home owners

What other time did Elephant Butte experience a drought comparable to the one we are in currently?

• 1920-1930

• 1951-1955

• 1938-1945

• 1985-2000

Fossil fuels, which are found in the _______________, can pollute the _______________ when they are burned.

• atmosphere, biosphere

• biosphere, hydrosphere

• hydrosphere, geosphere

• geosphere, atmosphere

Water that is recycled bath, shower and sink water which is then diluted with blue water. 

• green water

• blue water

• grey water

• black water

This type of water is unfit for irrigation or consumption. Contains raw sewage (such as urine and feces), also called "flush water."

• black water

• green water

• blue water

• grey water

Which of the following meals has the LARGEST water footprint?

• Green chile enchiladas with sour cream

• T-bone steak with a loaded baked potato

• Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a glass of milk

• Veggie omelet with orange juice