VOICED : Volunteers send water as S African temperatures soar

The video discusses the severe drought in South Africa, highlighting Lydia Fenter's community efforts to collect water. It emphasizes the need for long-term solutions to the water crisis, such as reducing waste, as 25% of clean water is lost daily. The drought has severely impacted agriculture, forcing South Africa to import maize. Experts link the drought to the El Nino phenomenon and climate change, predicting future droughts despite a potentially wetter 2016.

What motivated Lydia Fenter and her family to start collecting water?

• A new water purification technology

• A local business opportunity

• Posts about dying animals and water shortages

• A government initiative

What percentage of clean drinking water is lost daily in South Africa's system?

• 30%

• 25%

• 15%

• 10%

What is South Africa traditionally known for exporting?

• Barley

• Rice

• Wheat

• Maize

Which natural phenomenon has contributed to the drought in South Africa?

• Hurricane

• El Nino

• Monsoon

• La Nina

What is expected to happen in South Africa's climate in the coming decade?

• Consistent rainfall

• Increased snowfall

• Fresh droughts

• Stable temperatures