Freshwater Management Strategies

Why is greywater not suitable for drinking?

• It is too cold
• It is contaminated with chemicals
• It is too salty
• It contains pathogens

What is the purpose of relocating people when building reservoirs?

• To generate electricity
• To provide recreational activities
• To prevent loss of life
• To reduce the risk of flooding

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What is rainwater harvesting?

• The collection of groundwater
• The collection of precipitation from roofs
• The extraction of water from rivers
• The treatment of wastewater

What is the purpose of incorporating hydropower schemes into reservoirs?

• To provide recreational activities
• To reduce the risk of flooding
• To generate electricity
• To capture floodwater

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What is the main purpose of capturing floodwater in reservoirs?

• To allow fish to travel through the wall
• To generate electricity
• To provide recreational activities
• To reduce the risk of flooding

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What is one use for greywater?

• Irrigating crops
• Washing dishes
• Drinking
• Toilet flushing

What is one potential negative impact of building reservoirs?

• Blockage of migratory routes for fish
• Increased risk of flooding
• Loss of terrestrial habitats and species
• Displacement of people

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What is one negative impact of reservoirs?

• Increased water availability
• Displacement of communities
• Decreased risk of drought
• Improved water quality

What should be done to rainwater if it is used for drinking?

• It should be boiled
• Nothing, it is already clean
• It should be filtered and disinfected
• It should be mixed with other water sources

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What additional benefits can reservoirs provide?

• Transportation routes
• Picnic spots
• Commercial fisheries
• All of the above