3.2 Impact of changing trends in resource consumption-Water

The WEF nexus places great emphasis on the interconnected nature of the three key resources (water, energy and food). Those interconnections have a starting place and that is ...

• Energy

• Food

• Water

• None of the above

Water is available in a known fixed amount and we cannot increase that amount.

• True

• False

All renewable energies rely either directly or indirectly on water.

• True

• False

The production of solar panels and wind turbines do not require any amount of water.

• True

• False

Food and energy production do impact water supply but not the amount of water on the planet.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements does NOT relate to water security. A water-secure world:

• is central to improving the health, welfare and productivity of populations

• harnesses the productive potential of water (e.g. hydropower) and minimises the destructive forces (e.g. flood control)

• is not relevant to reduce the global disease burden (many diseases are linked to dirty water)

• reduces poverty and improves quality of life and living standards for the most vulnerable people in the world.

_______ of the world’s population does not have access to improved sanitation

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

Lack of sanitation at school is a problem in most countries in much of ______

In sub-Saharan Africa _______ of the children under 5 do not have access to clean drinking water.

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

Probably the most obvious cause of water insecurity is the gap between _________ _____ ________, usually in an area where the natural supply is inadequate to meet the needs of a growing population.

• rich and poor

• evaporation and precipitation

• positive and negatives feedback loops

• supply and demand