Hydrological Cycle Quiz

What happens to the climate at latitudes where air cells converge at the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

• The climate is generally cooler and drier.

• The climate experiences a rise or fall of air, affecting weather patterns.

• There is little to no impact on the climate.

• The climate becomes uniformly warm and wet year-round.

What percentage of the world's population lives in areas with only 25% of the world's annual rainfall?

• 25%

• 50%

• 66%

• 75%

What has caused an increase in water demand globally?

• Decrease in population growth

• Reduction in industrial activities

• Growth of the middle class and lifestyle changes

• Decrease in economic activities

What environmental issue exacerbates water stress due to over extraction and rising sea levels?

• Deforestation

• Saltwater encroachment

• Air pollution

• Urban sprawl

How does the level of development of a country affect the price of water?

• More developed countries have lower water prices due to efficient water management.

• Less developed countries have higher water prices due to poor infrastructure.

• More developed countries have higher water prices due to higher energy consumption for water treatment.

• There is no correlation between development level and water price.

What is a primary advantage of using mega dams as a solution to water insecurity?

• They can generate hydroelectric power (HEP)

• They are inexpensive to construct

• They do not flood land

• They increase water stress for the source area

Which of the following is a disadvantage of desalination plants?

• They reduce demand for groundwater

• They are energy intensive and can release large amounts of CO2

• They are available for countries without access to the sea

• They increase the availability of clean water

How do water transfer schemes primarily benefit arid areas?

• They prevent flooding

• They provide water for areas that lack water

• They are cheap to build and maintain

• They do not depend on international relations

What is a common issue associated with the construction of mega dams?

• They are quick to build

• They reduce the land available due to flooding

• They decrease the development of a country

• They increase groundwater availability

What is the purpose of creating wetlands in drainage basin management?

• To increase water pollution

• To reduce biodiversity

• To act as natural sponges and increase temporary water storage

• To promote urban development