Year 7 JacPlus 10.8 Water Scarcity Revision

What is considered a human right that is protected by international agreements?

• The right to own property

• The right to internet access

• The right to water

• The right to education

How long can a person survive without water in hot conditions?

• Three days

• One day

• One week

• Threee days

How many people were living without access to safe drinking water in 2018?

• 500 million

• 844 million

• 844 thousand

• 1 billion

What is water scarcity?

• When water is only used for agriculture

• When the demand for water is greater than the supply

• When there is enough water for everyone

• When water is too polluted to use

How much drinking water does an individual need per year?

• 500 litres

• 1000 litres

• 2000 litres

• 1500 litres

What is considered water stress?

• Having more water than needed

• Having exactly 1000 cubic metres of water per capita

• Having less than 1000 cubic metres of renewable fresh water per capita

• Having polluted water

What is a major reason for the lack of access to safe water? Choose those that apply.

• Overpopulation

• Difference between where people live and where rain falls

• Too much rainfall

• Lack of technology

How many people could suffer water shortages by 2050 according to the UN?

• 2 billion

• 3 billion

• 4 billion

• 5 billion

What term is used to describe people who move hoping for a better water supply?

• Water travelers

• Water refugees

• Water nomads

• Water migrants

Why is water in some cities inadequate?

• Because it is in short supply or very polluted

• Because it is controlled by private companies

• Because it is too expensive

• Because it is only available at night