Water Resource Management

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How much of all the water on Earth is fresh water and suitable for drinking?

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2.5%

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Out of all the fresh water on Earth that is available, how much of it is accessible and not locked up in ice, in glaciers or under the ground?

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1%

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Water security refers to .....

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when there is a reliable supply of clean water for the social and economic well-being of people in an area.

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Which sector uses the most water? Options: Agriculture (farming), Industry (manufacturing), Domestic (home use)

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Agriculture (farming)

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Desalination involves

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The removal of salt and other minerals from sea water.

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What is the main purpose of constructing a dam?

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Store and regulate water supply

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a multipurpose dam project?
a) Hydroelectric power generation
b) Flood control
c) Increased desertification
d) Irrigation support

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Increased desertification

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A disadvantage of large dam projects is:

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Displacement of local communities

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The biological treatment of sewage occurs in which stage? Options: a) Primary treatment, b) Secondary treatment, c) Tertiary treatment, d) Coagulation

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Secondary treatment

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The process of passing water through layers of sand and gravel to remove impurities is known as:

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Filtration