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Instructions
Complete each sentence by choosing the correct ending from the list below.
Select the appropriate ending for each sentence beginning.
Water Efficiency and Conservation
The Australian Water Efficiency Council, based at River Street 6, Brisbane, was established in 2001. A 2020 audit revealed household water consumption declined by 21% since 2010, averaging 138 litres per person per day. Mandatory efficiency standards introduced in 2012 were a key factor. Smart water meters installed across urban areas helped residents monitor usage, while drought-resistant landscaping reduced outdoor water demand by 35% in participating suburbs.
Questions
Sentence Endings
- A. implementing mandatory water efficiency standards
- B. installing smart meters to track consumption patterns
- C. adopting drought-resistant plants in gardens
- D. monitoring daily usage more effectively
- E. reducing overall household water consumption
- F. promoting water conservation awareness programs
1. Household water consumption decreased primarily due to
2. Smart technology helped residents by
3. Outdoor water demand fell significantly when homeowners started