Water Quiz

What percentage of a chicken is water?

75% of a chicken is water.

Do Americans or Europeans use more water?

Americans use five times the amount of water that Europeans use.

About how much does a person pay for water on a daily basis?

A person pays about 25 cents for water use on a daily basis.

Are freshwater or land animals disappearing faster?

Freshwater animals are disappearing five times faster than land animals.

How much water does it take to  process one can of fruit or vegetables?

To process one can of fruit or vegetables we need 35 litres (9.3 gallons) of water.

What percentage of the human body is water?

Approximately 66% of the human body consists of water. Water exists within all our organs and it is transported throughout our body to assist physical functions.

How much of the earth's water is freshwater?

Of all of the water on earth, only 2.5% is freshwater. Fresh water is either groundwater (0.5%), or readily accessible water in lakes, streams, rivers, etc. (0.01%).

What makes water considered "hard water"?

When water contains a lot of calcium and magnesium, it is called hard water. Hard water is not suited for all purposes.

Which is lighter, water or ice?

Frozen water is 9% lighter than water, which is why ice floats on water.

Where is the majority of the world's fresh water found?

Over 90% of the world's supply of fresh water is located in Antarctica.

What percentage of the water supply on earth can be used as drinking water?

Less than 1% of the water supply on earth can be used as drinking water.

How many gallons of water does the average human use each day?

Humans use about 50 gallons of water every day.