Journal: your water diet journal earth science sem 1 (s5154791) elliot greene points possible: 15 date: answer the following questions clearly and thoughtfully. 1. if you were governor of your state . . a. what are two things you would do to protect wetlands? (2 points) b. what are three important things wetlands can do that make them worth protecting? (3 points) 2. record your water usage for one day, using the chart below. (5 points) process average gallons x times per day = total gallons flushing toilet 2 x = shower 25 x = bath 40 x = washing hands or face 1/2 x = running water for cool drinking water 1/4 x = other x = how many gallons of water did you use in a day? 3. using the conservation tips below: a. how much water could you save in a day? (3 points) b. how much water could you save in a month? (2 points) process conservation tip gallons saved flushing toilet displacement bottles in tank 1 shower turn water off to soap up and lather hair 6 bath keep water level at a minimum 10 – 12 brushing teeth turn water off while brushing 1/2 washing hands or face plug sink and fill, instead of running water 1/4 running water for cool drinking water put water in refrigerator to cool 1/8 copyright © 2013 apex learning inc. (see terms of use at )