Quiz on Sustainable Management of Water

How can laws be used to improve the quality of water in countries?

• The government provides equipment to clean up the river

• Companies can be banned from dumping waste into water sources, preventing pollution

• Countries can encourage people to have good water saving practices.

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  Companies can dump waste into water sources, causing pollution

Which agency in Singapore is responsible for water quality regulations?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Chinese government

• National Environment Agency

• Water Pollution Control Board

What was done in South Africa to promote water conservation?

• harvest water from aircon units to mop the floor

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  promote #WaterWise Tourism

• wastewater from showers to flush toilets

• All of the above

Which of the following is a disadvantage of water conservation campaigns?

• May not affect those who can afford higher price for water.

• Helps lower monthly electrical and water bills.

• Allows people to be more mindful of their water consumption and appreciate good water quality.

• Increases awareness to reduce water consumption is difficult at the individual level and will take time.

What is the purpose of the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) in Singapore?

• To waste water resources

• To promote water pollution

• To raise awareness about water conservation

• To increase water consumption

What is desalination?

• The collection of water from rain

• The treatment of wastewater into safe drinking water

• The use of evaporation to remove water from salt

• The removal of salt from saltwater using membrane technology

What is the main disadvantage of the desalination process in Singapore?

• It uses a lot of energy to reduce salt content

• It does not produce any chemicals

• It is not energy-intensive

• It is a cheap technology to adopt

NEWater and desalination are parts of a strategy that Singapore uses to sustainably manage water. Which strategy is NEWater and desalination part of?

• Importing water

• Improving Water quality through laws

• Improving Water technology

• Reducing water consumption

How does the use of AI help in treating wastewater in the USA?

• It suggests the most effective way to pollute water

• It increases the pollution in water bodies

• It reduces the cost of wastewater treatment

• It depends on weather conditions

Which country does Singapore import water from?

• Malaysia

• Cambodia

• Philippines

• Thailand