From the icy moons of Jupiter to the distant quasar that contains enough H2O to fill trillions of oceans, water is abundant throughout our universe. Here on the blue planet, the substance is at the center of experiences as mesmerizing as viewing Niagara Falls and as mundane as washing dishes — and when you throw back a glass of it, you may actually be drinking something older than the sun.
Pretty cool, right? There are tons of other fascinating facts about water that we don’t consider on a daily basis, so here’s an opportunity to brush up on your knowledge. Read each of the questions below and think of (or write down) your guess. Then click the left or right arrow to see the answer — just be careful not to click until you’re ready for the reveal.
Each correct answer is worth 1 point. Tally up your points at the end to see how you stack up!
0-4 points: A Slippery Grasp of H2O
Be careful going outside during the next thunderstorm — you might just melt in the rain! We jest, we jest. There’s no shame in not being well up on water facts, but here’s some additional reading material to boost your aqua IQ.
5-9 points: Just Keep Swimming
A decent showing! You’ve clearly got a solid handle on your water knowledge, so keep diving into the topic if you want to elevate to the expert level.
10-14 points: Water Whiz
You’re a real liquid legend! The average human body is made up of around 60% water — but yours? Got to be at least 95%. Now go forth and share your deep understanding of H2O with the world (i.e., forward this quiz to your friends and try not to gloat when you beat their score).
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