Question

In which of the following activities will you use minimum amount of water?

• A. Bathing
• B. Brushing teeth
• C. Washing clothes
• D. Mopping a room

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Brushing teeth

b) Brushing teeth

Explanation

Water is one of the necessities for every living being and we cannot imagine a life without water. It is the natural resource and the main constituent of our planet earth. Conservation of water mainly refers to protect, preserve, and control the usage of water and its resources. It is the system introduced to manage freshwater, reduce the wastage and protect the water and its resources in order to reduce and to avoid the scarcity.

Some important and easy ways for the conservation of water

• Keeping the tap closed when not in use.
• Check for the openings or leaks in water distribution pipes.
• Make sure to use collected rainwater for gardening or washing purpose.
• Always have a measure of how many buckets of water is wasted in a day and try to reduce.
• Do not run more water than necessary while washing and cleaning clothes, utensils, etc.
• Do not prolong your bathing. Go for a quick shower rather than wasting buckets of water