Four-Minute Shower — Full Week

Quick quiz

These ask about details you only notice by really doing the task. Get every one right to pass.

1. 1. You check a tap for a slow drip. What's the most reliable sign it's leaking?

   Water collects in a cup left under it overnightThe tap handle feels coldThe tap makes a click when turnedThe sink looks shiny

2. 2. Why does saving hot water count twice?

   You save the water and the energy used to heat itHot water is harder to recycleCold water costs nothingHot water evaporates faster

3. 3. While the tap ran during brushing, roughly how much water would flow in two minutes?

   Around 1 litreAbout half a litreOver 50 litresAround 10–12 litres

4. 4. After timing a shorter shower, what usually saves the most?

   Cutting the minutes the water runsTurning the water slightly cooler but same lengthShowering at night instead of morningUsing less soap

5. 5. Turning off the tap while brushing saves…

   NothingElectricity onlyPlasticWater

6. 6. A dripping tap can waste…

   Litres every dayA single drop a yearNo waterOnly hot water

7. 7. Which of these is the best first step for less waste?

   Buy a new oneBurn itReduce what you useThrow it in any bin