Water Conservation Practices and Benefits

The video defines sustainability as meeting current needs without hindering future generations. It highlights excessive water usage and its impact, offering methods to conserve water, such as using efficient fixtures and reporting leaks. Simple tips like shorter showers and campus initiatives are discussed. The video concludes with a global perspective on water scarcity.

What is the primary goal of sustainability?

• To meet the needs of the present generation only

• To ensure future generations can meet their needs

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To increase water usage

How much water does a typical family of four use daily?

• 200 gallons

• 400 gallons

• 600 gallons

• 800 gallons

Which of the following is a method to conserve water?

• Watering lawns daily

• Using dual flush toilets

• Installing high-flow shower heads

• Using single flush toilets

What is one benefit of using low-flow shower heads?

• They require more maintenance

• They reduce water volume used

• They increase water pressure

• They are more expensive

Which simple action can help conserve water at home?

• Running the tap until water gets cold

• Washing clothes alone

• Ignoring leaks in the sink

• Keeping a pitcher of water in the fridge

What should you do if you notice a leak in your sink or tub?

• Ignore it

• Report it to your RA or landlord

• Fix it yourself

• Wait for it to stop

How many gallons of water were saved during the Campus Conservation Nationals?

• 100,000 gallons

• 2 million gallons

• 476,000 gallons

• 1 million gallons

What is the equivalent of 476,000 gallons of water in water bottles?

• 2.5 million water bottles

• 2 million water bottles

• 1.8 million water bottles

• 1 million water bottles

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

• 10%

• 5%

• 1%

• 25%

Why is the water cycle not sufficient to meet human needs?

• It makes all water consumable

• It increases the quantity of water

• It does not return water with the same quality

• It always returns water to the same place