Which of the following is the most effective individual action to conserve water at home?
A) Taking longer showersA student sees the sign "Every Drop Counts!" next to a sink. What is the main purpose of this sign?
A) To advertise a new brand of soapWhich of these activities wastes the most water according to typical conservation guides?
A) Using a bucket to wash a carWhat is the primary reason given for saving water, besides the immediate cost savings?
A) To make rivers flow fasterWhich household appliance, when used efficiently, can lead to significant water savings?
A) TelevisionRead the following short text:
"Freshwater is a limited resource. Although about 70% of the Earth is covered in water, only about 2.5% of it is freshwater, and much of that is trapped in glaciers and ice caps."
Based on the text, why is water conservation critically important?
Which of these is a direct consequence of wasting too much water?
A) Increased air pollutionWhat does the phrase "water footprint" refer to?
A) The mark left by a wet foot on the floorWhich of these is a renewable source of freshwater that is often suggested for non-drinking uses like watering gardens?
A) Bottled mineral waterIf you see a neighbor's garden hose leaking significantly, what is the most responsible action from a water conservation perspective?
A) Ignore it, as it's not your property