Understanding the Water Crisis

What percentage of the Earth's population has access to running water in their homes?

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

• 70%

Which city was mentioned as potentially the first major city to run out of water?

• Mexico City

• Melbourne

• Cape Town

• Jakarta

By what year do experts predict most of the world will not have enough water to meet demand year-round?

• 2050

• 2025

• 2040

• 2030

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh and accessible for human use?

• 1%

• 3%

• 5%

• 2%

What is the predicted consequence of treating water as a commodity according to the video?

• Potential for profit from water scarcity

• Increase in water conservation

• Improved water distribution

• Decrease in water scarcity

What was the main concern of the Mexicali residents regarding the brewery?

• Water scarcity

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Traffic congestion

In what year did the UN recognize access to water and sanitation as a human right?

• 2010

• 2005

• 2015

• 2000

What was the impact of Cape Town's water conservation efforts on Day Zero?

• It was postponed indefinitely

• It was canceled

• It remained unchanged

• It was moved up

What is a common method to improve access to clean water in developing countries?

• Building dams

• Desalination

• Rainwater harvesting

• All of the above

How does water pollution affect human health?

• Increases physical fitness

• Causes waterborne diseases

• Improves digestion

• Enhances skin health