Grade 1 Environmental – Water conservation Quiz

1. A tap is a source of

Water
light
food
energy
Explanation:

2. When water taps are not in use we should___

Pluck them out
Destroy them
Turn off
Leave them
Explanation:

3. We should avoid___

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

4. Putting dirt in the water is called

Water conservation
Water cleansing
Water pollution
Water using
Explanation:

5. We can conserve water by

Putting dirt
Polluting
Reusing
Drinking
Explanation:

6. Using water that has been used before is called

Conserving
Sharing
Reusing
Reducing
Explanation:

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

Recycling
Using water sparingly
Reusing
Polluting
Explanation:

8. Water from the kitchen can be used to

Cooking
Water flowers
Washing clothes
Drink
Explanation:

9. Areas where we get water from are called

Pollution
Water sources
Rivers
Buckets
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10. Dirty water is____ for use

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

Bathing
Playing
Cooking
Washing
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12. Giving water to plants is called

Reusing
Irrigation
Pollution
Feeding
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13. A lot of rain causes

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

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

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

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

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

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

19. We use water to _______.

To dance
Make soup
To fight
To sleep
Explanation:

20. Which of the following animal lives in water?

Goat
Hen
Fish
Rabbit
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21. Why do we need water?

To sing
To eat
To wash cloths
To run
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22. __________ water is not used for drinking. answer choices

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

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

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

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

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

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

28. What does conserve mean?

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

For drinking
For traveling (boats)
To build
To play in
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30. How can we use air?

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

31. What is a natural resource?

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

32. What do forest rangers do?

They help take care of the plants and animals
They teach about the forest
All of the above
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

Interception
Evaporation
Condensation
Transpiration
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34. Where is water found?

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

Mars
Venus
Mexico
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.
To use water and not care how much you use
Send it to mar
It mean nothing
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37. What does conserving water help do

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

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

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

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

Fixing leaky taps and pipes
Washing dishes under a running tap
Filling up the bathtub for a bath
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 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 the highest water level setting
Washing small loads of laundry frequently
Reusing the same water for multiple loads
Using a washing machine without a full load
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
Encouraging students to use water wisely
Running the school fountain all day
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?

Taking shorter showers
Using a hose to wash the driveway
Watering the garden in the heat of the day
Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth
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
Fill a basin with water to wash and rinse dishes
Fill the sink with 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?

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
Using a hose at full blast
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?

Call someone else to fix it
Fix it immediately
Ignore it until it becomes a bigger problem
Use more water to compensate for the loss
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
Ignore rainwater as it's not clean
Leave buckets outside during rain to collect water
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?

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

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