Waterwise Quiz
How Waterwise Are You?
A) A single flush toilet uses approximately 44,000 litres a year. About how much does a dual flush toilet use?
A) 11,000 litres a year.
B) 22,000 litres a year.
C) 39,000 litres a year.
B) What percentage of water use inside your home does a shower use?
A) 1%
B)

36%

C)

72%

C) On a warm day, water vapour rises up into the air from rivers and the sea. What is this process called?
A) Evaporation
B) Condensation
C) Transpiration
D) Approximately how many litres of water each year is used from leaving the water running while brushing your teeth?
A) 2 litres
B) 14,000 litres
C) 18,000 litres
E) What is the world's driest continent?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Australia
F) Approximately how many litres of water are wasted each minute when you leave the water running while using your kitchen sink?
A) 20 litres
B) 45 litres
C) 12 litres
G) Approximately how many litres of water are wasted each year from a leaking toilet?
A) 12 litres
B) 500 litres
C) 9000 litres
H) Which appliance uses the most water in your home?
A) washing machine
B) toilet
C) kitchen sink
I) How much less water do new energy efficient dishwashers use compared to older dishwashers?
A) 64% less
B) 82% less
C) 3% less
J) How much of the Earth's water is fresh (non-salt) water?
A)

50%   

B)

10%   

C)

3%         

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