What is water pollution?

• The natural process of water becoming cleaner over time

• Contamination of water bodies as a result of human activities.

• The process of making water cleaner for human consumption

• The act of adding chemicals to water to make it safer for aquatic life

What is water scarcity?

• The contamination of water sources in a region.

• The abundance of water resources in a region.

• The excessive use of water in a region.

• The lack of sufficient available water resources to meet the demands of water usage within a region.

What is water conservation?

• The practice of using water efficiently and reducing water waste.

• The practice of using water inefficiently and increasing water waste.

• The practice of using water for non-essential purposes.

• The practice of wasting water and not reducing water use.

What is water management?

• The process of extracting water from underground sources for agricultural purposes.

• The process of purifying and filtering water for human consumption.

• The process of planning, developing, distributing, and managing the optimum use of water resources.

• The process of controlling water pollution and maintaining water quality.

What is water quality?

• The characteristics of water that determine its suitability for a particular use.

• The color of water

• The temperature of water

• The amount of water in a particular area

Which of the following is a major source of water pollution?

• Natural springs

• Agricultural runoff

• Household garbage

• Industrial waste

What are the causes of water scarcity?

• All of the above

• Excessive water usage

• Overpopulation

• Climate change

What are some methods of water conservation?

• Using more water

• All of the above

• Not fixing leaks

• Leaving the tap running

What is the role of water management?

• Building dams for recreational purposes

• Managing and conserving water resources

• Controlling water pollution

• Treating water for drinking purposes

How is water quality measured?

• By counting the number of fish in the water.

• By analyzing physical, chemical, and biological parameters of the water sample.

• By measuring the temperature of the water.

• By observing the color of the water.