Grade 1 Environmental – Water conservation Quiz

1. A tap is a source of

energy
light
Water
food
Explanation:

2. When water taps are not in use we should___

Destroy them
Leave them
Pluck them out
Turn off
Explanation:

3. We should avoid___

Using water
Conserving water
Drinking a lot of water
Throwing dirt into the water sources
Explanation:

4. Putting dirt in the water is called

Water cleansing
Water conservation
Water using
Water pollution
Explanation:

5. We can conserve water by

Reusing
Polluting
Putting dirt
Drinking
Explanation:

6. Using water that has been used before is called

Conserving
Reusing
Sharing
Reducing
Explanation:

7. Using water in little amounts to prevent using all of it is called

Reusing
Polluting
Using water sparingly
Recycling
Explanation:

8. Water from the kitchen can be used to

Water flowers
Drink
Cooking
Washing clothes
Explanation:

9. Areas where we get water from are called

Buckets
Pollution
Water sources
Rivers
Explanation:

10. Dirty water is____ for use

Sweet
Healthy
Good
Bad
Explanation:

11. We use water for the following except

Cooking
Playing
Bathing
Washing
Explanation:

12. Giving water to plants is called

Pollution
Reusing
Feeding
Irrigation
Explanation:

13. A lot of rain causes

Floods
Sunshine
Drought
Health
Explanation:

14. Which of the following is a recreational use of water

Swimming
Cooking
Bathing
Washing utensils
Explanation:

15. Which one is not a source of water

Well
River
Dam
Bucket
Explanation:

16. Water gets dirty through the following ways except?

When we do not throw garbage in to rivers and lakes
When we wash utensils to rivers.
When we wash cloths in to river.
When we take cows into the rivers yo drink water
Explanation:

17. Sources of water include the following except

rainwater
rivers
Sky
ponds
Explanation:

18. We can prevent water pollution by:

None of the above
Drinking water
Reducing the use of plastic
Cooking with a lot of water
Explanation:

19. We use water to _______.

To sleep
To fight
Make soup
To dance
Explanation:

20. Which of the following animal lives in water?

Rabbit
Hen
Goat
Fish
Explanation:

21. Why do we need water?

To eat
To wash cloths
To run
To sing
Explanation:

22. __________ water is not used for drinking. answer choices

River
Hand-pump
Sea
Well
Explanation:

23. Which of the following is used to store river water?

Ocean
River
Dam
Bridge
Explanation:

24. What do we get from rain?

Water
Sunlight
Germs
Sunlight
Explanation:

25. _____________ is the basic need of our life.

Rocks
Stones
Light
Water
Explanation:

26. Why is it important to conserve and water

We need them to survive
We do not have enough
It is expensive
It is not enough
Explanation:

27. What makes water dirty?

Going on a forest hike
Using less water
Picking up trash
Putting dirty water from factories and bathrooms into clean water
Explanation:

28. What does conserve mean?

To destroy
To use a lot of something
To protect and save
To rescue
Explanation:

29. How can we NOT use water?

To play in
For traveling (boats)
For drinking
To build
Explanation:

30. How can we use air?

For breathing
For traveling (hang gliders, planes, sail boats)
All of the above
For clean energy (electricity)
Explanation:

31. What is a natural resource?

Something we find inside our hearts
Something we can use from home
Something we can use from nature
Something we cannot use from nature
Explanation:

32. What do forest rangers do?

They teach about the forest
All of the above
They help take care of the plants and animals
They help stop forest fires from happening
Explanation:

33. As water vapor rises, it enters into a colder atmosphere, causing the water to condense into liquid water and clouds are formed

Transpiration
Interception
Evaporation
Condensation
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34. Where is water found?

Valleys, caves and holes
Volcanos
Oceans, Ice, Rivers, Lakes, groundwater
Mountains
Explanation:

35. What planet has the most water

Mars
Earth
Mexico
Venus
Explanation:

36. What is the proper definition of water conservation?

Send it to mar
To use water and not care how much you use
Water conservation refers to the preservation, control and development of water resources, both surface and groundwater, and prevention of pollution.
It mean nothing
Explanation:

37. What does conserving water help do

save the panda's
Nothing
Save the dinosaurs
Save water
Explanation:

38. What is a way to conserve water?

Water your yard everyday
Keep your water pressure in check
Leave water running
Throw away half-full water bottles
Explanation:

39. Which way can you not conserve water?

Leave the water running
Turn the water off while you brush your teeth
Turn the shower off when you get out
Fill up your sink with water an wash your dishes with that water
Explanation:

40. Which of the following activities helps in conserving water in Kenya?

Using water-efficient appliances
Watering the garden during the hottest part of the day
Leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth
Taking long showers
Explanation:

Using water-efficient appliances can help in reducing water wastage and conserving water in Kenya.

41. What is the best way to prevent water wastage in Kenyan households?

Filling up the bathtub for a bath
Fixing leaky taps and pipes
Washing dishes under a running tap
Leaving the taps dripping overnight
Explanation:

Fixing leaky taps and pipes can prevent water wastage and help in conserving water in Kenyan households.

42. Which of the following is a water-saving tip for gardening in Kenya?

Using a hose with no nozzle
Watering the garden at noon
Sprinkling water on windy days
Using drought-resistant plants
Explanation:

Using drought-resistant plants can reduce the need for frequent watering and help conserve water in Kenyan gardens.

43. What is the most effective way to save water while doing laundry in Kenya?

Using a washing machine without a full load
Washing small loads of laundry frequently
Using the highest water level setting
Reusing the same water for multiple loads
Explanation:

Using a washing machine with a full load helps in saving water by maximizing the efficiency of each wash cycle.

44. Which of the following practices can help conserve water in Kenyan schools?

Running the school fountain all day
Encouraging students to use water wisely
Using sprinklers to water the school field
Having long water breaks between classes
Explanation:

Encouraging students to use water wisely and implementing water-saving practices can help conserve water in Kenyan schools.

45. Which of the following activities helps in conserving water?

Taking shorter showers
Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth
Using a hose to wash the driveway
Watering the garden in the heat of the day
Explanation:

Taking shorter showers helps to reduce water usage and conserve water resources.

46. What should you do to reduce water wastage while doing dishes?

Fill a basin with water to wash and rinse dishes
Fill the sink with running water
Rinse dishes one at a time under running water
Use a dishwasher for every wash
Explanation:

Using a basin filled with water to wash and rinse dishes helps in conserving water by reducing wastage.

47. What is the best way to water your plants to conserve water?

Using a hose at full blast
Watering the roots of plants early in the morning or late in the evening
Watering plants in the afternoon
Watering the garden on a windy day
Explanation:

Watering the roots of plants early in the morning or late in the evening helps in reducing water loss through evaporation.

48. What should you do if you spot a leaky tap?

Ignore it until it becomes a bigger problem
Use more water to compensate for the loss
Call someone else to fix it
Fix it immediately
Explanation:

Fixing a leaky tap promptly helps in preventing water wastage and conserving water.

49. How can you collect rainwater for later use?

Leave buckets outside during rain to collect water
Use a hose to channel rainwater away
Ignore rainwater as it's not clean
Dump rainwater into the drain
Explanation:

Collecting rainwater in buckets during rain helps in harvesting clean water for later use, reducing the need for tap water.

50. What is a good way to limit water usage when doing laundry?

Washing clothes one piece at a time
Using a water-efficient washing machine
Running full loads of laundry
Washing clothes in hot water
Explanation:

Using a water-efficient washing machine helps in reducing water usage during laundry by using less water per load.