Starter quiz
- Which of these are natural water stores?
- reservoir
- lake ✓
- aquifer ✓
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- Which of the following is found underground?
- reservoir
- river
- lake
- aquifer ✓
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- What are aquifers made from?
- rock ✓
- metal
- wood
- water
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- Which of these places has the greatest demand for water?
- a small village
- a big forest
- a large city ✓
- a mountain
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- What is the name for water that is dirty or has been used?
- 'wastewater' ✓
- Which of these is a type of precipitation?
- wind
- sun
- rain ✓
- thunder
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Exit quiz
- Whic of these uses of water is paid for?
- splashing in the sea
- boating on the canal
- having a hot shower ✓
- making a cup of tea ✓
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- Is there more, less, or the same amount of water on Earth today than there was 2000 years ago?
- more
- less
- the same ✓
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- Which of the following are reasons why there is more demand for water today?
- more industry and factories ✓
- running out of bottled water
- less water is available
- a growing population ✓
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- What do water utility companies do?
- construct pipes and sewers ✓
- clean water that is dirty ✓
- fix leaks ✓
- break the water cycle
- sell bottled water
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What type of water comes out of household taps?- rainwater
- mains water ✓
- clean water ✓
- seawater
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- The natural process by which water is moved and stored on Earth is called the water ...
- 'cycle' ✓
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Key learning points
- A rising population and growing industries mean demand for water increases but the amount of water on earth is the same.
- Nobody owns rainwater, but storing and transporting water, taking away wastewater and recycling it costs money.
- In many countries, like the UK, people have to pay for the water supply to their homes.
Common misconception
That water which comes out of the tap is a free resource.
Water is a utility, just like gas and electricity. We need utilities to run our homes and do everyday tasks. The money we pay for water goes to the company that provides our water pipes, drains, sewers and recycles our water so we can use it again.
Keywords
Recycle - Converting waste materials into new materials and objects.
Population - The population is the total number of people living in a particular area.
Industry - Industry is the business of turning raw materials into finished products, usually in factories.
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