Starter quiz

  • Which of these describes the water that comes out of taps at home?
    • mains water  ✓
    • free
    • paid for  ✓
    • wastewater
  • What do we call water that has been used?
    • dishwater
    • bathwater
    • wastewater  ✓
    • mains water
  • Put the steps into the correct order.
    • 1
      Sam has a hot shower.
    • 2
      Showering creates wastewater.
    • 3
      The wastewater goes down the drain.
    • 4
      Drainpipes lead to sewers.
    • 5
      Sewers take wastewater to be treated.
    • 6
      Water utility companies clean the wastewater.
  • Look at the map. Choose the statement that you believe is correct.
    Look at the map. Choose the statement that you believe is correct.
    • All countries around the world have enough water.
    • There are no countries in the world that do not have enough water.
    • There are some countries in the world that do not have enough water.  ✓
    • All countries around the world have the same amount of water.
  • Which of the following increases demand for water?
    • rising population  ✓
    • growing industry  ✓
    • large reservoirs
    • long rivers
  • Why do some people not have access to a clean water supply?
    • dry, hot weather conditions  ✓
    • distance from a water source  ✓
    • poverty  ✓
    • they only buy bottled water
    • they don't need it
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