Are we running out of water?

What percentage of the planet's surface is covered by water?

• 90%

• 80%

• 71%

• 50%

By what year are up to 20 more countries predicted to be experiencing water shortages?

• 2030

• 2060

• 2040

• 2050

What percentage of Earth's liquid is saltwater?

• 90%

• 97%

• 75%

• 50%

How much of potentially usable freshwater is frozen in ice caps and glaciers?

• Less than 1%

• Around 10%

• About 25%

• Over 50%

What percentage of humanity's water consumption is used by agriculture?

• 92%

• 75%

• 85%

• 50%

What is the first step to reducing water use on a personal level?

• Adopting a vegetarian lifestyle

• Using special irrigation techniques

• Reducing food waste

• Eating less red meat

What is the biggest threat to regional water supplies according to the text?

• Household water usage

• Agriculture

• Natural disasters

• Industrial water consumption

What is the main industry that uses 92% of our water consumption?

• Construction

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

What is the main reason for the depletion of water sources according to the text?

• Climate change

• Industrial pollution

• Human consumption

• Natural disasters

Which statement summarizes the lesson the best?

• The total amount of water on the Earth never changes, so we don’t need to worry about conserving it.

• While the total amount of water on the Earth never changes, we still need to take actions to avoid regional scarcity.

• Water scarcity is real, and there is absolutely nothing we can do about it.

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  Water scarcity is real, but an individual has little power to make a change.