Water, water everywhere

Why are swamps useful? a. they filter dirty water b. they collect rubbish c. they make small lakes

How much fresh water on the planet’s surface is frozen? a. Around 2% b. Around 18% c. Around 68%

. If you throw a sweet wrapper down a drain in the street, where does it go? a. to a glacier b. to a freshwater lake or river c. nowhere

We can save water when we brush our teeth. What’s the best way? a. turn off the tap b. use bottled water c. brush less often

Which wastes more water, a bath or a shower? a. a bath b. a shower c. they use the same!

What are glaciers formed from? a. frozen drops of water b. dried salt water c. old rocks

What happens when glaciers move toward the sea? a. they carve rocks b. they freeze rocks c. they float on lakes

What are waterfalls made up of? a. salt water b. fresh water c. both

Is the Dead Sea above or below sea level? a. above sea level b. below sea level c. it’s at sea level!

How much of the Earth’s water is salt water (from the sea)? a. 90% b. 97% c. 100%

Where does our drinking water come from? a. glaciers b. rivers and lakes c. both a. and b.

Whenever you see a leaking tap, what should you do? a. fix it yourself b. do nothing c. tell someone