Cape Town drought limits people to 13 gallons of water a day

Cape Town faces a severe water crisis due to a prolonged drought, with reservoirs at critically low levels. The city has implemented strict water-saving measures to avoid 'Day Zero,' when taps would run dry. Residents have adapted by using alternative water sources and conservation methods. The crisis highlights social inequalities, as poorer communities struggle more with water access. Efforts include desalination and tapping aquifers, but challenges remain as the city awaits sufficient rainfall.

What is the primary cause of Cape Town's water crisis?

• Industrial pollution

• Overpopulation

• Poor infrastructure

• A severe drought

What is 'Day Zero' in the context of Cape Town's water crisis?

• The day when it starts raining again

• The day when water supply is cut off to most of the city

• The day when new water reservoirs are built

• The day when water levels are fully restored

Which of the following measures was NOT implemented to conserve water in Cape Town?

• Encouraging rainwater collection

• Building new dams

• Banning the washing of cars

• Mandatory water usage limits

How have middle-class residents in Cape Town adapted to the water crisis?

• By drilling private wells

• By relying solely on bottled water

• By moving to other cities

• By using rainwater for non-drinking purposes

What percentage of Cape Town's water demand is accounted for by residential use?

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

• 90%

Which community in Cape Town is most affected by the water crisis?

• Tourist areas

• Middle-class suburbs

• Poor townships

• Wealthy neighborhoods

What is one of the long-term solutions being considered to address Cape Town's water crisis?

• Building desalination plants

• Constructing new rivers

• Increasing water prices

• Importing water from other countries