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We consume 185 litres of water for one bag of crisps.

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Water Footprint

See how much you know about your environment! Just tick the boxes that you think are right!

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The UAE’s ecological footprint is :
Fairly high Very low One of the highest in the world

In the UAE, most of our water is:
Imported Desalinated Polluted

The large amount of energy we use adds to the problem of:
Politicians Recession Global warming

Global warming will affect:
Our wildlife Our coastline Our tourism All these things

A quick shower uses how may times less water than a bath?
2 times 3 times 20 times

Which of these normally uses the most energy in the home?
Computer Fridge freezer Air conditioning

How many times longer do energy saving lightbulbs last, compared to regular lightbulbs?
3 times 8 times 10 times

What will happen when if there is not enough energy to meet everybody's needs?
We will make some more There will be power shortages That can never happen

What should you do when you finish watching TV?
Switch it so it's on standby Switch it off completely at the plug

What should you do if you see a leak around the house?
Try to fix it yourself Ignore it, it's not your problem Let your parents know so they can fix it

Which one of these is closest to the truth?
Running out of water is a more serious problem than energy or global warming Running out of energy is a more serious problem than water or global warming Global warming is a more serious problem than running out of energy or water All these things are part of the same problem

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