Water is the most common and useful resource around us. Water is the basic need of all living beings. It is a colorless liquid that constitutes the major part of the earth to survive. 71% of the Earth is water, however, not all of them can be consumed by organisms. The figure above shows that 97% of the Earth's water is saline which is present in the oceans and 3% of the Earth's water is fresh which is present in ice cubes, glaciers, and underground. This freshwater can be obtained from the underground, rivers, and lakes. After knowing the importance of water, awareness is being created by various organizations of the world. To draw everyone's attention to the importance of water conservation, March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day. So let's start this quiz and collect some important questions & answers on Water: A Precious Resource.
1. Seeping of water into the ground is called ...
A. Bawri
B. Aquifers
C. Infiltration
D. Water table
2. Recharging groundwater using rainwater is called ...
A. Aquifers
B. Infiltration
C. Drip irrigation
D. Water Harvesting
3. How much percentage of water on earth is available for our uses?
A. 01 %
B. 71 %
C. 29 %
D. 10 %
4. Which are organic substances present in wastewater?
A. Pesticides
B. Herbicides
C. Fruits and vegetables
D. All of above
5. Which of the following is not included in the water cycle?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Rainwater harvesting
D. Formation of clouds
6. Which of the following inhibits the seepage of rainwater into the ground ?
A. Pukka floor
B. Playground
C. Grass lawn
D. Forest land
7. The ................. when collects between the layers of hard rocks are called aquifer?
A. Rainwater
B. Groundwater
C. Surface water
D. None of these
8. .............. was the traditional way of collecting rainwater?
A. Rain
B. Bawri
C. Water
D. None of these
9. Using less water and preventing water from getting polluted is called conservation of ..........
A. Tree
B. Water
C. Milk
D. All of these
10. The main source of water supply for agriculture needs is ...
A. Groundwater
B. Surface water
C. Rainwater
D. All of above
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