Sustainable Water Management Practices

The video explains the concept of aquifers and their significance in the water cycle. It highlights the limited availability of fresh water on Earth, with a focus on groundwater stored in aquifers. The video discusses the pollution threats to groundwater from human activities and emphasizes the importance of sustainable management practices. It suggests methods like rainscapes and reducing pollution to protect groundwater, ensuring a sustainable water supply for the future.

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

• 3%

• 1%

• 30%

• 10%

What is an aquifer?

• A layer of rock that holds groundwater

• A water purification system

• A type of river

• A type of cloud

How does water enter an aquifer?

• By filtering through soil and rock

• By being pumped directly into it

• Through surface runoff

• Through evaporation

What percentage of the water supply in southeast England comes from groundwater?

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

• 30%

Which of the following is a source of groundwater pollution?

• Evaporation

• Natural springs

• Overuse of fertilizers

• Rainwater

How much oil is needed to contaminate one million liters of drinking water?

• 1000 liters

• 100 liters

• 1 liter

• 10 liters

What is one way to be more water-wise?

• Using more water

• Ignoring pollution

• Using less water

• Building more roads

What is a rainscape?

• A type of cloud formation

• A new type of aquifer

• A landscape designed to manage rainwater

• A water purification plant

Which of the following is a sustainable practice for managing water?

• Building more concrete surfaces

• Creating green roofs

• Increasing industrial waste

• Using more chemical fertilizers

How can managing water sustainably help us?

• By increasing pollution

• By making winters colder

• By helping us adapt to climate change

• By reducing the amount of groundwater