I WONDER - What Is Water Waste?

The video discusses the impact of water on climate change, emphasizing that while water is a renewable resource, wasting it can exacerbate climate change. Only 1% of Earth's water is drinkable, and wasting it delays its return to usable form. This is detrimental as water helps regulate Earth's temperature by absorbing heat. Less water leads to a warmer planet.

How does wasting water contribute to climate change?

• It reduces the amount of water available to absorb heat.

• It causes more water to evaporate into the atmosphere.

• It increases the amount of water in the oceans.

• It disrupts the water cycle, leading to more rainfall.

What percentage of Earth's water is suitable for human consumption?

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%

• 1%

Why is it problematic to waste water, even though it is a renewable resource?

• It takes time for wasted water to return as usable water.

• It causes water to become non-renewable.

• It increases the salinity of oceans.

• It leads to a permanent loss of water.

What happens to Earth's temperature when there is less water on its surface?

• The temperature decreases.

• The temperature remains the same.

• The temperature increases.

• The temperature fluctuates unpredictably.

How does water on Earth's surface help regulate temperature?

• By reflecting sunlight back into space.

• By absorbing heat from the sun.

• By increasing the Earth's rotation speed.

• By creating more clouds.