Q1M1_L1_Water Scarcity

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

• 92%

• 85%

• 71%

• 50%

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

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

What percentage of Earth's liquid is saltwater?

• 50%

• 75%

• 85%

• 97%

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

• Approximately 25%

• Around 10%

• Over 50%

• Less than 1%

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

• 92%

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

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

• Using special irrigation techniques

• Reducing food waste

• Eating less meat

• Adopting a vegetarian lifestyle

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

• Household water usage

• Industrial water consumption

• Agriculture

• Climate change

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

• Construction

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Agriculture

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

• Natural disasters

• Human consumption

• Climate change

• Industrial pollution

What is the main solution proposed in the text to address water scarcity?

• Building more dams

• Reducing global population

• Privatizing water sources

• Adopting sustainable practices