Grade 1 Environmental – Water conservation Quiz

1. A tap is a source of

light
energy
food
Water
Explanation:

2. When water taps are not in use we should___

Turn off
Leave them
Pluck them out
Destroy them
Explanation:

3. We should avoid___

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

4. Putting dirt in the water is called

Water pollution
Water using
Water cleansing
Water conservation
Explanation:

5. We can conserve water by

Reusing
Drinking
Putting dirt
Polluting
Explanation:

6. Using water that has been used before is called

Reducing
Reusing
Conserving
Sharing
Explanation:

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

Using water sparingly
Recycling
Reusing
Polluting
Explanation:

8. Water from the kitchen can be used to

Drink
Cooking
Washing clothes
Water flowers
Explanation:

9. Areas where we get water from are called

Water sources
Pollution
Rivers
Buckets
Explanation:

10. Dirty water is____ for use

Sweet
Healthy
Good
Bad
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11. We use water for the following except

Playing
Bathing
Cooking
Washing
Explanation:

12. Giving water to plants is called

Reusing
Irrigation
Feeding
Pollution
Explanation:

13. A lot of rain causes

Floods
Drought
Health
Sunshine
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14. Which of the following is a recreational use of water

Washing utensils
Cooking
Swimming
Bathing
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15. Which one is not a source of water

Dam
Well
River
Bucket
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16. Water gets dirty through the following ways except?

When we wash utensils to rivers.
When we wash cloths in to river.
When we take cows into the rivers yo drink water
When we do not throw garbage in to rivers and lakes
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17. Sources of water include the following except

rivers
Sky
rainwater
ponds
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18. We can prevent water pollution by:

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

19. We use water to _______.

To fight
To dance
Make soup
To sleep
Explanation:

20. Which of the following animal lives in water?

Hen
Rabbit
Goat
Fish
Explanation:

21. Why do we need water?

To sing
To run
To eat
To wash cloths
Explanation:

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

Hand-pump
River
Well
Sea
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23. Which of the following is used to store river water?

Ocean
Bridge
River
Dam
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24. What do we get from rain?

Water
Sunlight
Germs
Sunlight
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25. _____________ is the basic need of our life.

Stones
Light
Rocks
Water
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26. Why is it important to conserve and water

It is not enough
It is expensive
We do not have enough
We need them to survive
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27. What makes water dirty?

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

28. What does conserve mean?

To destroy
To use a lot of something
To protect and save
To rescue
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29. How can we NOT use water?

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

30. How can we use air?

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

31. What is a natural resource?

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

32. What do forest rangers do?

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

Oceans, Ice, Rivers, Lakes, groundwater
Valleys, caves and holes
Mountains
Volcanos
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35. What planet has the most water

Mars
Mexico
Venus
Earth
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36. What is the proper definition of water conservation?

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

Nothing
Save water
Save the dinosaurs
save the panda's
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?

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

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

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

Fixing leaky taps and pipes
Filling up the bathtub for a bath
Leaving the taps dripping overnight
Washing dishes under a running tap
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 drought-resistant plants
Watering the garden at noon
Sprinkling water on windy days
Using a hose with no nozzle
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?

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

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

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

Watering the roots of plants early in the morning or late in the evening
Watering plants in the afternoon
Using a hose at full blast
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?

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

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

49. How can you collect rainwater for later use?

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

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

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