ESS Topic 4.2.1 - 3 Water Security and Management

What is the primary focus of water security?

• Reliable availability of water for health, livelihoods, and production

• Ensuring water is used only for agricultural purposes

• Promoting water privatization

• Maximizing water usage for industrial growth

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting water security?

• Privatization

• Accessibility

• Quantity

• Quality

What does water quality refer to?

• The amount of water available

• Access to safe, uncontaminated water free from pollutants

• The cost of water

• The speed of water delivery

Why is water accessibility important?

• It limits water usage to certain industries

• It promotes water export

• It ensures water is available without excessive barriers

• It increases the price of water

Which of the following is a threat to water security?

• Population growth

• Increased rainfall

• Water conservation

• Efficient irrigation

How does water security contribute to public health?

• By providing water for industrial use

• By preventing waterborne diseases

• By promoting water export

• By increasing water prices

What percentage of global freshwater supplies is used by agriculture?

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%

• 70%

Which country experienced water shortages due to population growth?

• Delhi

• New York

• Tokyo

• London

What is an example of a transboundary water conflict?

• India-Pakistan over the Indus River

• Brazil-Argentina over the Amazon River

• Ethiopia-Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

• USA-Canada over the Great Lakes

What was a consequence of water privatization in Cochabamba, Bolivia?

• Improved water infrastructure

• Sharp rise in water prices leading to protests

• Increase in water quality

• Decrease in water prices