Intro to Singapore Water Problem

What is the name of the organization in Singapore that plans and organizes water resources?

• PUB

• WAT

• UBP

One thing they are trying to do is REDUCE the amount of water that each person uses.

• TRUE

• FALSE

One of the first steps in solving the water problem was to clean up the polluted rivers and lakes.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT one of Singapore's 4 water sources (TAPS)?

• Catchment

• Groundwater Aquifers

• Desalination

• NEWater Treatment Plants

• Imported Water

How many reservoirs does Singapore have for catching and storing water?

• 14

• 74

• 17

• 5

Singapore signed a water agreement to import water. What is the name of the river they import water from?

• Nile River

• Johor River

• Amazon River

Singapore's Water project is ON-GOING and they are still working on finding ways to meet the water needs of the population.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Singapore is an island surrounded by salt water.

• True

• False

Singapore does not have a lot of natural rivers or lakes.

• True

• False

Singapore has a high population density. There are a lot of people in a small area and they all need water!

• true

• false