Is Earth Running Out of Water?

What is a major goal of the United Nations?

• Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation

• Promoting renewable energy sources

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Fighting poverty and hunger

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What percentage of the world's population may not have enough clean water by 2025?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

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What is the main reason for water scarcity in some places?

• Pumping groundwater faster than it can be replenished

• Lack of rainfall and snowmelt

• Poor water management

• Climate change

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What is a potential solution to water scarcity?

• Conserving water through shorter showers and fixing leaks

• Building desalination plants

• Recycling waste water

• All of the above

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Which country recycles the highest percentage of their waste water?

• Israel

• Spain

• United States

• China

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What is a negative consequence of excessive rain in drought-stricken areas?

• Flooding

• Water contamination

• Increased water availability

• Groundwater depletion

What is a major cause of water waste in the United States?

• Leaking pipes

• Excessive water usage

• Inefficient water treatment plants

• Lack of water conservation efforts

What is a potential effect of water scarcity by 2030?

• Displacement of 700 million people

• Decreased agricultural productivity

• Increased water pollution

• Rise in global sea levels

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What is the main source of Earth's drinking water?

• Freshwater lakes

• Rivers and streams

• Groundwater

• Melting ice and glaciers

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What is a consequence of excessive groundwater pumping?

• Sinking of land

• Increased rainfall

• Improved water quality

• Expansion of water sources

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