10 Questions
What is the percentage of freshwater located in glaciers?
69%
Where is 99% of the usable water quantity situated?
Underground
What type of impurity is mainly caused by microorganisms?
Biological impurities
Where is less than 1% of freshwater located on the Earth's surface?
In lakes and rivers
What percentage of water on the Earth's surface is usable by humans?
1%
Match the following water uses with their descriptions:
Drinking = Consumption for hydration and sustenance Irrigation = Supplying water to crops for growth Fire-fighting = Using water to extinguish fires Sanitary = Hygienic purposes such as cleaning and waste disposal
Match the following water impurities with their types:
Physical impurities = Visible foreign particles in water Chemical impurities = Presence of harmful substances in water Biological impurities = Microorganisms and pathogens in water Radioactive impurities = Presence of radioactive elements in water
Match the following water distribution locations with their percentages:
Glaciers = 69% Underground = 30% Lakes, rivers, and swamps = Less than 1% Ocean = 97%
Match the following industrial uses of water with their purposes:
Air-conditioning = Regulating temperature in buildings or machinery Production of industrial materials = Manufacturing goods or substances for industry Washing = Cleansing objects or materials with water Bathing = Using water for personal hygiene and cleanliness
Match the following water quantity percentages with their locations:
97% of freshwater = Located in the ocean 3% of freshwater = On the Earth's surface 1% of water usable by humans = Situated underground 99% of usable quantity = Located underground
Test your knowledge of water and its treatment with this quiz. Explore the importance of water in various industries, its uses, and the methods for treating water to make it safe for consumption and industrial purposes.
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