Water Facts Quiz
1. Write the scientific symbol for water. _________
2. The natural cycle of water is called_____________.
3. Which household plumbing fixture uses the most water? ____________________
4. What can we do with water to best affect our health? ____________.
5. The best way we can save water in the house is by _________________. 6. How many gallons of water per person per day does the average single
family (your town here) Water Department customer use? ___________
7. How much of the Earth’s water is saltwater? _____________ 8. What percentage of the world’s total water is available to drink? ______
9. What is the primary source of drinking water for residents in (your
town/city here)?________________________________________________ 10. What is most of the water in the United States used for?______________ 11. Landscaping in a way that does not require supplemental irrigation is
referred to as what? __________________________________________
12. What is saltwater intrusion? _____________________________________ 13. What percent of “average” household water is lost to leaks? __________
14. What is eutrophication? _________________________________________
15. How much does one gallon of water weigh? __________