Question 13 of 22beginner🔧 ApplyShort Answer2 marks

What initiative have you taken to reduce water usage?

Correct Answer

Initiatives to reduce water usage include fixing leaking taps by replacing washers and o-rings. Installing aerators or flow caps is another effective method to reduce water flow from taps.

Reusing greywater from kitchens and bathrooms for gardening helps conserve this vital resource. Additionally, collecting and storing rainwater provides an alternative supply for various needs.

Simple habits like reducing tap flow during activities such as brushing teeth or washing utensils can save significant amounts of water. Other practical measures include using buckets instead of showers for bathing and running washing machines only with full loads.

Exercise: Reflect on your learnings | Q: 1 | (Page Page 25)
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Explanation

The chapter on pages 20-21 describes specific water-saving initiatives including fixing leaking taps, using aerators or flow caps, and reducing water use. Pages 24-25 discuss reusing greywater through reed bed systems and for watering plants. Students are expected to reflect on the water-saving activities they carried out in school.

Solution Steps

  1. Fixing leaking taps by replacing washers and o-rings

  2. Installing aerators or flow caps to reduce water flow

  3. Reusing greywater from kitchens and bathrooms for gardening

  4. Collecting and storing rainwater

  5. Reducing tap flow during activities like brushing teeth or washing utensils

  6. Using buckets instead of showers for bathing

  7. Running washing machines only with full loads

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