Eco-quiz (Aral Sea)

How many years has the lake existed for?

• 2.5 million

• 3.5 million

• 4.5 million

• 5.5 million

What two rivers flow into the Aral Sea?

• Syr Darya River & the Amu Darya River

• Syr Amu River & the Volga River

• Rhine River & the Amu Darya River

• Po River & the Syr Darya River

How many tons of fish were caught in the Aral Sea in its best year?

• Almost 80,000 tons

• Almost 2,000 tons

• Almost 50,000 tons

• Almost 20,000 tons

About what year did fishing stop in the Aral Sea?

• 1985

• 1975

• 1995

• 1965

What caused the shrinking of the Aral Sea

• Irrigation of Cotton farms

• Over use of water for farmers and community

• Lack of rain

• Increased wars in the area

What can happen to a lake with no water outlet?

• Salinization

• Environmental

• Potable

• Colonization

What impacts does salinization have on the Aral

• Death of Fish species

• Lack of Freshwater for drinking

• Change in water currents

• Drop in algae

How do farmers manage water stress around the Aral

• Increase cotton production

• Stop producing crops

• Produce "Less thirsty" crops like grapes

• Depend on more rain

What is a new salinity level of Aral Sea? (Before it was 10g/liter)

• 50g/liter

• 100g/liter

• 150g/liter

• 200g/liter

Which year will Aral Sea not be seen in world maps?

• 2020

• 2022

• 2025

• 2030