Water Resource Management

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

• 97.5%

• 2.5%

• 1%

• 75%

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?

• 79%

• 21%

• 1%

• 10%

Which of the following are reasons for water consumption / use.

• domestic use (in the home)

• Agricultural use (farming)

• Industry use (in factories)

• Energy use (to make electricity)

• Leisure (for fun and entertainment)

What is the correct definition to describe an area with water surplus?

• An area where water demand is greater than the water supply.

• An area where the supply is more than enough to meet the needs of people and industries.

• An area in which has just the right amount of water to meets needs.

• An area in which most of the time has enough water to meet needs.

Water security refers to .....

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

• when there is not a reliable supply of clean water for the social and economic well-being of people in an area.

• when there is water in an area but the countries lacks the money and infrastructure to access it.

Which sector uses the most the water?

• Agriculture (farming)

• Industry (manufacturing)

• Domestic (home use)

What are the two many reasons for increased water consumption globally (around the world)?

• Population decline

• Population growth

• Economic development

• Economic recession

Why do those in HICs have a larger water footprint compared to those in LICs?

• Higher living standards with more water consuming technology.

• Increased demand for food.

• Increased demand for consumer goods.

• People in HICs need to drink more water.

What physical factors can affect the availability of water?

• Climate

• Geology

• Over abstraction

• Limited infrastructure (water pipes and pumps to move water to where it is needed)

• Poverty

What human factors can affect the availability of water?

• Climate

• Geology

• Over abstraction

• Limited infrastructure (water pipes and pumps to move water to where it is needed)

• Poverty