UN Global Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation (Ages 5 - 11)

The video emphasizes the critical need for clean water for health and hygiene. It highlights the challenges faced in urban areas, such as Rio's favelas, where access to clean water and sanitation is limited. Innovative solutions like the solar ball and NASA's water recycling methods are presented as ways to address these issues. The video advocates for global efforts to ensure everyone has access to clean water.

Why is access to clean drinking water and sanitation crucial for human health?

• It helps in maintaining personal hygiene and prevents disease spread.

• It is only important for cooking purposes.

• It is necessary for agricultural activities.

• It is required for industrial processes.

What is a major issue faced by residents in Rio's favelas regarding water?

• They have advanced waste disposal systems.

• They have too much water supply.

• They have an abundance of clean drinking water.

• They lack access to a piped water system.

How do people in Rio's favelas typically obtain water for washing?

• They use bottled water.

• They collect water from nearby rivers.

• They use rainwater harvesting systems.

• They have access to municipal water supply.

What is the purpose of the solar ball invention?

• To generate electricity from sunlight.

• To purify water using solar heat.

• To store solar energy for nighttime use.

• To provide heating for homes.

What percentage of water is recycled on the International Space Station?

• 100%

• 93%

• 75%

• 50%