Environment Protection Quiz

Which region is the driest and most water scarce in the world?

• Europe

• North America

• South America

• West Asia and North Africa (WANA)

What are the main factors contributing to water shortage globally?

• Climate change, water mismanagement, and overconsumption

• Water conservation efforts

• Reduced population growth

• Increased rainfall

What is the main challenge associated with desalination in terms of environmental impact?

• High energy consumption

• Minimal brine production

• No impact on marine ecosystems

• Low production capacity

The process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable is called

Fossil water resources are:

• Replenished by the water cycle within a human lifetime

• Ancient groundwater trapped in underground geological formations

• Surface water sources like lakes and rivers

• Harvester rainwater

Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect the global distribution of freshwater?

• Geography (mountain ranges, deserts)

• Climate patterns

• Population density

• Geological formation

A major source of surface water pollution from urban areas is:

• Properly treated wastewater discharge

• Stormwater runoff carrying pollutants like oil and debris

• Groundwater withdrawal for drinking water

• Efficient irrigation practices

Accidental spills of oil primarily impact:

• Surface water quality through direct contamination

• Groundwater quality if the spill reaches the aquifer

• Soil quality depending on the specific chemicals

• All of the above (surface water, groundwater, and soil)

What do you think, are we really running out of Freshwater?