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Water Resources

Question 5 • {HS} Earth and Space Science Sem. 1

Based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency, 18 gallons of water is used on average to take a shower, which translates to one trillion gallons of water used for showers across the United States.Which activities can help conserve water when taking showers? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Shower in the morning instead of at night.
B
Shower using cold water instead of hot water.
C
Turn the shower off when shampooing.
D
Turn the shower off completely after use.
E
Use showerheads that use less water.

Explanation

Turning off the shower while shampooing (C) prevents water from running when it is not needed. Turning it off completely after use (D) avoids wasting water, and a water-efficient showerhead (E) uses less water while you shower. Showering in the morning rather than at night does not reduce water use, and cold water mainly saves energy, not water.

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