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On Campus Activities
Water Wizard

Q. What fixture accounts for the greatest
percentage of inside water use?

A. The toilet

Q. How do you check your toilet for
silent leaks?

A. put food coloring in the tank
B. put a microphone in the tank.

A. A—Put food coloring in the tank.

Q. What is the process of sun warming water
and changing it into vapor called?

A. Condensation
B. Evaporation

A. B—Evaporation

Q. Name the place that produces power by using water.

A. Hydro-electric plant
B. Reservoir

A. A—Hydro-electric plant

Q. Why is it important to conserve water
in Southern California?

A. It is hotter in So. Cal and we use more water.
B. The water sources are limited in So. Cal.

A. B—The water sources are limited in So. Cal.

Q. How many gallons of water are wasted when
the water runs while you are brushing your teeth?

A. 2-3 gallons
B. 5-7 gallons

A. A—2-3 gallons

Q. To conserve water we should limit our showers to

A. 3-5 minutes
B. 10-15 minutes

A. A—3-5 minutes

Q. What is a Xeriscape?

A. landscape that uses grass and ponds.
B. landscape that uses drought tolerant plants.

A. B—Landscape that uses drought tolerant plants.

Q. Name a song, place or event with a water word in it.

A. (varies)

Q. How many gallons of water are used in the process of manufacturing a car?

A. 100 gallons
B. 100,000 gallons

A. B—100,000 gallons

Page updated: July 19, 2007