Murray Darling River Basin Challenges

What % of the Earths surface is covered in water?

• 31

• 51

• 71

• 91

What % of the Earths surface is fresh?

• 1.1

• 2.71

• 5.34

• 19.2

What % of the Earths surface is fresh and available to use in liquid form?

• 0.05

• 0.62

• 6.2

• 5.2

What % of the Earths water is used for agriculture?

• 30

• 50

• 70

• 90

Which state uses the most water?

• NSW

• VIC

• QLD

• WA

Which sector uses the most water

• mining

• manufacturing

• agriculture

• households

How many people rely on the MDRB for food?

• 3mill

• 6 mill

• 13mill

• 40mill

How many litres of water are needed per almond?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How much had the ground water dropped ( aquifer) to?

• 20m

• 100m

• 200m

• 500m

How many hours do the pumps run for taking water from the MDRB?

• 2

• 8

• 12

• 18