Water Resources and Management in the Americas

What was considered the source of health in pre-Columbian American cities?

• Gold

• Water

• Air

• Sunlight

Which mountain ranges divide the river basins in North and South America?

• Himalayas and Alps

• Rocky Mountains and Andes

• Ural and Carpathians

• Appalachians and Pyrenees

What percentage of Central America's river basins are situated on the Atlantic side?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

Which country in Central America has 25% of its territory occupied by national parks?

• Nicaragua

• Costa Rica

• El Salvador

• Panama

Which river basin is considered the largest in the world?

• Yangtze Basin

• Mississippi Basin

• Amazon Basin

• Nile Basin

Which South American aquifer is considered the largest reserve of fresh groundwater?

• Great Artesian Basin

• Ogallala Aquifer

• Sahara Aquifer

• Guarani Aquifer

What is the main challenge faced by Caribbean islands in terms of water resources?

• Water scarcity

• Overfishing

• Desalination

• Flooding

What is a significant problem caused by urbanization in Latin America?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water contamination

• Soil erosion

Which international body is involved in the management of the Great Lakes?

• NATO

• Commission of the Great Lakes

• United Nations

• European Union

What is a key benefit of hydroelectric power as mentioned in the video?

• Clean energy

• Low cost

• Easy to build

• High efficiency