Sources and Uses of Water

Question 1

Roughly how much of the world’s freshwater supply is available for use?

Answer 1

0.1%

Question 2

What are the two sources of water?

Answer 2

Freshwater
Seawater

Question 3

What are some uses for recycled water?

Answer 3

Agriculture
Landscaping
Public Parks
Golf Course Irrigation
Processing Water for Mills
Toilet Flushing
Dust Control
Construction Activities
Concrete Mixing
Artificial Lakes

Question 4

What are the 3 watersheds in Metro Vancouver?

Answer 4

Capilano Watershed
Seymour Watershed
Coquitlam Watershed

Question 5

The Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant has a capacity of how many billion litres per day?

Answer 5

1.8

Question 6

More water is used for showers and baths in Canada then what is used for drinking, true or false?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Name some factors affecting water use

Answer 7

Population
Geographic Location
Agricultural Intensification
Type of Community (res/ind/com)
Economic Status
Water Pressure
Cost

Question 8

What infiltration?

Answer 8

Water from a high groundwater table that seeps into pipes

Question 9

What is inflow?

Answer 9

Stormwater that goes into a municipal sewer