Clean Water Quiz

Why is clean water important for our health?

• Clean water is important for our health because it helps to prevent waterborne diseases and infections.

• Clean water can actually cause waterborne diseases and infections.

• Clean water is not important for our health.

• Clean water has no impact on our health.

What are some diseases that can be caused by drinking contaminated water?

• common cold

• cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery, hepatitis A, giardiasis

• malaria

• influenza

How does lack of access to clean water affect communities?

• Lack of access to clean water affects communities by causing waterborne diseases, malnutrition, and hindering economic development.

• Lack of access to clean water promotes social cohesion and community development.

• Lack of access to clean water leads to increased agricultural productivity.

• Lack of access to clean water has no impact on communities.

What are some ways to purify water and make it safe to drink?

• Boiling, using a water filter, adding chlorine or iodine tablets, and using UV light treatment.

• Adding salt to the water

• Using a cloth or towel to filter the water

• Drinking water straight from a river or lake

Why is it important to conserve water?

• Water is an infinite resource and will never run out.

• Conserving water has no impact on future generations or ecosystems.

• Using more water actually helps to protect ecosystems.

• Water is a finite resource and essential for all forms of life. Conserving water helps to ensure its availability for future generations and to protect ecosystems.

What are some sources of clean water?

• oceans, seas, and saltwater bodies

• rivers, lakes, springs, and groundwater

• rainwater and snowmelt

• wells and boreholes

How does clean water contribute to agriculture and food production?

• Clean water can actually harm crops and reduce food production.

• Clean water is essential for irrigation, livestock watering, and processing of crops. It helps in maintaining soil fertility, promoting plant growth, and preventing diseases.

• Clean water is only necessary for drinking purposes in agriculture.

• Clean water has no impact on agriculture and food production.

What are some organizations working to provide clean water to those in need?

• Red Cross

• Oxfam

• Charity: Water, Water.org, The Water Project, UNICEF

• Save the Children

How does lack of clean water impact education?

• Lack of clean water has no impact on education.

• Students can easily find alternative sources of clean water.

• Clean water is not necessary for proper hygiene and sanitation.

• Lack of clean water impacts education by causing students to miss school due to waterborne illnesses, lack of sanitation facilities, and limited access to clean water for drinking and hygiene purposes.

What are some ways individuals can help promote access to clean water?

• Planting trees to prevent water pollution

• Using water filters to purify water

• Donating money to organizations that provide clean water

• Conserving water, reducing pollution, supporting clean water initiatives, and advocating for clean water policies.