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AMANZI! MATI! NSUO! METSI! EMANTI! L'EAU! MANDI!
Do you know what these words mean ?
They all mean the same thing - Water!
Did you know that the water we use on earth today is the same water that was used by the dinosaurs millions of years ago. Amazing isn't it! How about testing out your knowledge on some other amazing water facts!
Question 1
What is the process called when liquid water changes into water vapour (gas)?
* Condensation
* Precipitation
* Evaporation
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Question 2
Which dam does your tap water in Gauteng come from?
* Gariep Dam
* Vaal Dam
* Hartbeespoort Dam
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Question 3
What is the newest water transfer scheme?
* Tugela Vaal Transfer Scheme
* Lesotho Highlands Water Project
* Orange River Water Project
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Question 4
What affect does litter have on a river?
* Litter cleans the river
* Litter makes the river unhealthy
* Litter looks good in a river
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Question 5
Who cleans your tap water in Gauteng?
* Local authorities
* Umgeni Water
* Rand Water
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Question 6
On average how much water does a person use per day?
* 170 Litres
* 79 Litres
* 300 Litres
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Question 7
Who should pay for water?
* People who use the water
* Government
* Rand Water
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Question 8
Where does your water go after you have used it?
* Straight into a river
* Underground
* A wastewater treatment works
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Were you able to answer all the questions correctly?
Do you think you are Water Wise?
If not, Rand Water has a dynamic team of people that will be able to assist you in learning about many different water topics and what it means to be "Water Wise". You will also have a great deal of fun at the same time. This team is known as the Water Wise Education Team (WWET WWET WWET).
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