Creating Water Quiz

What is the Omni Processor and what does it create?

• A machine that filters ocean water to create fresh water

• A device that processes solid waste to generate electricity

• A machine that processes sewage water to create fresh, clean drinking water

• A system that captures rainwater for household use

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What is one of the byproducts created by the Omni Processor?

• Salt

• Extra salty bile

• Electricity

• Rainwater

What is the main technology used in desalination plants to create fresh water?

• Filtration

• Reverse osmosis

• Distillation

• Ultraviolet purification

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of desalination plants mentioned in the text?

• They are very affordable and energy efficient

• They create a byproduct that could cause environmental harm over the long run

• They are only suitable for small-scale operations

• They can only be built far from ocean shorelines

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Where are desalination plants commonly found?

• Only in Southern California

• Throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, Australia, India, and China

• Exclusively in landlocked countries

• In areas with abundant freshwater resources

What is the main purpose of building family and community infrastructure like improved toilets, safer wells, and protected spring water outlets?

• To rely on outside organizations and donated funds

• To provide safe, clean water and proper sanitation to prevent disease and death

• To create a significant lifestyle change

• To enforce water-use restrictions

Where are water projects that build family and community infrastructure typically implemented?

• In developed urban areas

• In sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Central and South America

• Only in the United States

• In areas where there is already coordinated municipality-owned infrastructure

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What is a con of the construction approach to creating water mentioned in the text?

• It is a relatively inexpensive solution

• It relies on outside organizations and donated funds

• It provides a sustainable solution

• It prevents disease and death

What is the main strategy of water-use restrictions to create water?

• Building infrastructure like improved toilets

• Limiting the total amount of water per person and/or prohibiting types of uses

• Relying on outside organizations for funds

• Educating people about water conservation

Which area is mentioned as an example where water-use restrictions have been implemented?

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• The United States southwest and Cape Town

• Central and South America

• Asia