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Introduction
Water is a scarce and finite resource. While it is appropriate to look at Thailand's difficulties with this resource, it is also useful to look at water use in Australia. 
Tasks
- Who uses water in Australia? Number the following from 1-3 to indicate who you think uses most water in Australia. Number 1 should indicate the greatest user of water.
__ Domestic
__ Industry
__ Agriculture
Estimate the proportion of total water usage each is responsible for.
- How much do you and your family use? Estimate your usage for a week, or actually carry out a survey and record your findings.
| Use |
Quantity Used (Estimate, or survey over a week) |
Average Proportion of Total Water Used |
| Basin | | |
| Laundry | | |
| Shower | | |
| Bath / Spa | | |
| Toilet | | |
| Kitchen | | |
| Garden | | |
| Pool | | |
- Answer the following questions:
- Which of the above uses are essential, and which are not?
- Are there ways you can reduce your water usage? List them.
- Should you be trying to reduce your water usage? Explain your reasons.
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