Grade 1 Environmental – Water conservation Quiz

1. A tap is a source of

Water
food
energy
light
Explanation:

2. When water taps are not in use we should___

Leave them
Destroy them
Turn off
Pluck them out
Explanation:

3. We should avoid___

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

4. Putting dirt in the water is called

Water using
Water cleansing
Water pollution
Water conservation
Explanation:

5. We can conserve water by

Reusing
Polluting
Drinking
Putting dirt
Explanation:

6. Using water that has been used before is called

Conserving
Sharing
Reducing
Reusing
Explanation:

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

Polluting
Reusing
Using water sparingly
Recycling
Explanation:

8. Water from the kitchen can be used to

Drink
Washing clothes
Water flowers
Cooking
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

Washing
Cooking
Playing
Bathing
Explanation:

12. Giving water to plants is called

Feeding
Reusing
Pollution
Irrigation
Explanation:

13. A lot of rain causes

Health
Drought
Floods
Sunshine
Explanation:

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

Cooking
Bathing
Swimming
Washing utensils
Explanation:

15. Which one is not a source of water

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

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

17. Sources of water include the following except

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

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

Fish
Hen
Rabbit
Goat
Explanation:

21. Why do we need water?

To run
To eat
To wash cloths
To sing
Explanation:

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

Hand-pump
Sea
River
Well
Explanation:

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

Ocean
Bridge
Dam
River
Explanation:

24. What do we get from rain?

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

Rocks
Light
Stones
Water
Explanation:

26. Why is it important to conserve and water

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

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

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

30. How can we use air?

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

31. What is a natural resource?

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

32. What do forest rangers do?

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

Interception
Condensation
Evaporation
Transpiration
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34. Where is water found?

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

35. What planet has the most water

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

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

38. What is a way to conserve water?

Keep your water pressure in check
Water your yard everyday
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
Leave the water running
Fill up your sink with water an wash your dishes with that water
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
Taking long showers
Using water-efficient appliances
Watering the garden during the hottest part of the day
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
Leaving the taps dripping overnight
Filling up the bathtub for a bath
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?

Sprinkling water on windy days
Watering the garden at noon
Using a hose with no nozzle
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?

Washing small loads of laundry frequently
Using the highest water level setting
Using a washing machine without a full load
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?

Using sprinklers to water the school field
Having long water breaks between classes
Running the school fountain all day
Encouraging students to use water wisely
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
Watering the garden in the heat of the day
Using a hose to wash the driveway
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
Use a dishwasher for every wash
Fill the sink with running water
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 the garden on a windy day
Using a hose at full blast
Watering plants in the afternoon
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
Call someone else to fix it
Fix it immediately
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?

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