A wave of change is coming to our planet’s water resources

According to the article, how much freshwater does the average American use per day?

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What was the situation in Cape Town, South Africa, in January 2018 regarding water supply?

• Cape Town had an abundance of water supply.

• Cape Town faced a severe water shortage crisis.

• Cape Town experienced normal water supply conditions.

• Cape Town had excess rainfall leading to flooding.

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What is the official daily water limit for residents in Cape Town during the crisis?

• 25 liters

• 50 liters

• 75 liters

• 100 liters

Freshwater is important for civilizations because it is essential for which of the following?

• Agriculture and food production

• Industrial waste disposal

• Salt production

• Desertification

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What percentage of Earth's water is fresh?

• 2.5%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

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Fill in the blank: In the United States, each person uses an average of ______ liters (90 gallons) of water per day at home.

• 340

• 250

• 400

• 150

How does climate change affect the water cycle?

• It increases evaporation and precipitation rates.

• It decreases the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.

• It stabilizes weather patterns globally.

• It reduces the frequency of extreme weather events.

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How much more water does the atmosphere hold for every 1.8 degrees Celsius (1 degree Fahrenheit) increase in temperature?

• 2%

• 3%

• 4%

• 5%

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What effect does climate change have on water availability according to the passage?

• Increases water availability

• Decreases water availability

• No effect on water availability

• Improves water quality

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What happened to Cape Town's biggest reservoir by March 2018?

• It was completely full

• It was nearly empty

• It was under construction

• It was contaminated

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