Activity 2 - He Ho's Water Quiz

Water is one of the most important natural resources on earth. It is also the one that is most often taken for granted.

Just take a minute to follow He Ho through his water quiz and find out whether you are a super saver or a water weasel.

1. When you have a bath, do you:

    A. Fill it half way
    B. Fill it to the brim
    C. Fill it just high enough to cover the bare essentials

2. When you have a shower, do you stay in for:

    A. Less than 3 minutes
    B. 3-5 minutes
    C. 5 minutes or more

3. When you brush your teeth, do you:

    A. Turn the tap off while you brush
    B. Use a glass of water for rinsing
    C. Leave the tap running

4. When you wash your face, do you:

    A. Put the plug in the basin
    B. Leave the tap on gently
    C. Leave the tap on full

5. Do you wait until you have a full load before you put the washing machine on?

    A. Always
    B. Sometimes
    C. You don't have a washing machine

6. When cleaning your footpath or driveway, do you:

    A. Use a broom
    B. Use a hose
    C. Sometimes use a broom and sometimes use a hose

7. Do you wait until the dishwasher is full before using it?

    A. Always
    B. Sometime
    C. You don't have a dishwasher

8. To wash dishes or vegetables in the sink, do you:

    A. Leave the tap running without the plug in
    B. Put the plug in and use a shallow sink of water
    C. Put the plug in and use a full sink of water

9. Whenever you have a dripping tap, do you:

    A. Fix it immediately
    B. Ignore it
    C. Get around to it eventually

10. What kind of toilet do you have:

    A. Single flush toilet without a water saving device
    B. Single flush toilet with a water saving device (eg brick or bottle in the cistern)
    C. Dual flush toilet

11. To wash the car, do you:

    A. Use a bucket and sponge OR park the car on the lawn
    B. Use a hose
    C. Do not own a car

12. To water the garden, do you:

    A. Use a watering can or bucket
    B. Use a hose
    C. You don't have a garden

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This activity, related to Water Conservation, is suitable for students in CSF Levels 2 and 3.