Water Scarcity and Management Quiz

What is one of the measures taken in Cape Town to address water scarcity?

• Importing water from neighboring countries

• Limiting residents' water usage

• Encouraging rainwater harvesting

• Building more dams

What is a major goal of the United Nations related to water?

• Promoting bottled water sales

• Increasing global water consumption

• Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation

• Building more water parks

What percentage of Earth's water is found in the oceans?

• 95.6%

• 10%

• 68%

• 50%

What is a consequence of pumping groundwater faster than it can be replenished?

• Expansion of lakes

• Improved water quality

• Increased rainfall

• Sinking of cities

What is a potential impact of climate change on water availability?

• Decreased water demand

• Stabilized water levels

• More intense droughts and floods

• Increased groundwater reserves

What is a significant problem caused by leaking pipes in the U.S.?

• Reduced water bills

• Improved water quality

• Wasting six billion gallons of treated water daily

• Increased water pressure

What is one method mentioned for conserving water?

• Building more swimming pools

• Increasing shower time

• Replacing grass lawns with native plants

• Using more water for agriculture

What is a challenge of desalination plants?

• They are easy to maintain

• They produce more salt

• They are inexpensive

• They are energy intensive

Which country recycles the highest percentage of its wastewater?

• Spain

• United States

• Israel

• Australia

What is a humorous suggestion made for conserving water during California's drought?

• Washing cars daily

• Letting yellow mellow

• Taking longer showers

• Watering lawns frequently