Water Challenges in Mega Cities

What is one of the major challenges in providing clean water to mega cities in the developing world?

• High water prices

• Poor infrastructure and contamination

• Too much rainfall

• Abundance of water resources

Which of the following contributes to water shortages in mega cities like Lagos and Dhaka?

• Overconsumption in rural areas

• Lack of underground reservoirs

• Pollution and inefficient distribution

• Sufficient water supply but poor management

Which organization is involved in improving water access in developing mega cities?

• UNICEF

• Amnesty International

• Greenpeace

• Human Rights Watch

What percentage of households in slums often lack access to clean water?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

NGOs often work to improve water access in mega cities by focusing on which of the following?

• Providing bottled water

• Importing water from rural areas

• Building sustainable water infrastructure

• Establishing desalination plants

A major infrastructure issue in mega cities is:

• Inadequate transportation systems

• Excess roads

• Overcapacity power grids

• Over-maintained sewer systems

Which NGO is focused on improving urban infrastructure in mega cities?

• Greenpeace

• Médecins Sans Frontières

• UN-Habitat

• World Wildlife Fund

What is a common problem with transportation infrastructure in mega cities?

• Empty roads and low usage

• Traffic congestion and poor public transport

• Too many subway systems

• Lack of private vehicles

What percentage of people in developing world mega cities live without access to adequate infrastructure?

How can NGOs improve urban infrastructure in mega cities?

• Building shopping malls

• Advocating for sustainable development projects

• Encouraging private sector investment

• Funding luxury developments