Water Resources and Management in the Americas

The video discusses the significance of water resources across the Americas, highlighting geographical distribution, hydroelectric potential, and environmental challenges. It explores water management strategies, the impact of urbanization, and international cooperation efforts to address water-related issues.

What was considered the source of health in pre-Columbian American cities?

• Gold

• Water

• Air

• Sunlight

Which mountain ranges divide the river basins in North and South America?

• Himalayas and Alps

• Rocky Mountains and Andes

• Ural and Carpathians

• Appalachians and Pyrenees

What percentage of Central America's river basins are situated on the Atlantic side?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

Which country in Central America has 25% of its territory occupied by national parks?

• Nicaragua

• Costa Rica

• El Salvador

• Panama

Which river basin is considered the largest in the world?

• Yangtze Basin

• Mississippi Basin

• Amazon Basin

• Nile Basin

Which South American aquifer is considered the largest reserve of fresh groundwater?

• Great Artesian Basin

• Ogallala Aquifer

• Sahara Aquifer

• Guarani Aquifer

What is the main challenge faced by Caribbean islands in terms of water resources?

• Water scarcity

• Overfishing

• Desalination

• Flooding

What is a significant problem caused by urbanization in Latin America?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water contamination

• Soil erosion

Which international body is involved in the management of the Great Lakes?

• NATO

• Commission of the Great Lakes

• United Nations

• European Union

What is a key benefit of hydroelectric power as mentioned in the video?

• Clean energy

• Low cost

• Easy to build

• High efficiency