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Water is essential to all life on Earth so we must use it carefully. Find out how much you know about this vital resource with the quiz below!

1. The water that existed on Earth millions of years ago is the same water that is here today.

   True

   True | Correct

   Believe it or not! So you are drinking the same water as dinosaurs!

   False

   False | Incorrect

   | Incorrect

   | Incorrect

2. I’m thirsty. What percentage of the water on Earth isn’t salty, un-drinkable ocean water?

   12 percent

   12 percent | Incorrect

   9 percent

   9 percent | Incorrect

   6 percent

   6 percent | Incorrect

   3 percent

   3 percent | Correct

   You got it! But some animals like salty ocean water – meet some!

3. I like ice water, but sheesh, not solid ice! What percentage of Earth’s fresh water (non-salty) is frozen in ice caps and glaciers?

   50 percent

   50 percent | Incorrect

   60 percent

   60 percent | Incorrect

   70 percent

   70 percent | Correct

   That's right! Doesn't leave much for us, huh?

   80 percent

   80 percent | Incorrect

4. Will we ever run out of water?

   Yes

   Yes | Incorrect

   No

   No | Correct

   That’s a tough one, but if we use our water resources wisely, we can make sure there’s enough water to go around for everybody. Find out how you can use water wisely!

   | Incorrect

   | Incorrect

5. So most of our drinking water comes from lakes and rivers. But I’ve seen a river, and that water is REALLY gross and dirty! Is it safe to drink?

   Yes

   Yes | Incorrect

   No

   No | Correct

   Another tough one…but remember that water is cleaned before it gets to your faucet, either with chemicals and filters or by forests, nature’s water purifier.

   | Incorrect

   | Incorrect