Water

What determines how much water is available in an area?

• Wind speed

• Humidity

• Precipitation

• Temperature

What is a drought?

• An overflow of water onto dry land

• A sudden increase in water level

• A period of heavy rainfall

• A long period of little or no rainfall

What type of flood is caused by exceptionally heavy rainfall over a short period of time?

• River Floods

• Coastal Floods

• Flash Floods

• Urban Floods

What is the main purpose of water in agriculture?

• To generate electricity

• To cool equipment

• To grow crops and rear animals

• To carry out recreational activities

What is the highest percentage of water used domestically in Singapore?

• Showering

• Flushing

• Cooking

• Drinking

What human activity causes water pollution?

• To produce products in a factory

• To increase water quality

• To support river ecosystems

• To reduce water usage

What is the main impact of sustained heavy rainfall or meltwater in rivers?

• Drought

• Flash Floods

• Water pollution

• River Floods

What is the main purpose of water in industry?

• To grow crops

• To carry out recreational activities

• To cool equipment

• To generate electricity

What is the hope of PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, regarding water consumption by 2030?

• No specific target

• Maintain current consumption levels

• Increase water consumption

• Lower water consumption