WG12B DOL

Where does the Goldfields Pipeline carry water from and to in Western Australia?

• From Sydney to Melbourne

• From Perth to Kalgoorlie

• From Brisbane to Adelaide

• From Darwin to Alice Springs

According to the chart, which country uses more water per person daily, China or Brazil?

• China

• Brazil

• Both use the same amount

• Not enough information

Which of the following is NOT a cause of water scarcity?

• Overuse of water resources

• Pollution of water sources

• Efficient water management

• Climate change

What are the two types of water scarcity?

• Physical and Chemical

• Physical and Economic

• Economic and Biological

• Chemical and Biological

Which type of water scarcity is related to the actual availability of water?

• Physical water scarcity

• Economic water scarcity

• Chemical water scarcity

• Biological water scarcity

What is a cause of physical water scarcity?

• Water is too polluted

• Climate Change

• Water is too expensive

• Unregulated use of water in industry

What is a major environmental factor leading to physical water scarcity?

• Water pollution

• Climate Change

• High water prices

• Unregulated use in industry

What does the dark blue color on the map represent?

• Little or no water scarcity

• Physical water scarcity

• Approaching physical water scarcity

• Economic water scarcity

What is the role of technology in addressing water insecurity?

• Technology has no role in addressing water insecurity.

• Technology can exacerbate water insecurity by increasing consumption.

• Technology, such as water purification and desalination, can help provide clean water.

• Technology decreases the need for water in agriculture and industry.

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What process does desalination involve?

• Filtering out carbon dioxide from water

• Removing salt from seawater

• Adding minerals to freshwater

• Heating water to produce rainfall

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