Water Management and Reuse Concepts

What is a major consequence of water scarcity mentioned in the first section?

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Abundance of water in urban areas

• Decrease in global population

• Potential for conflicts over water resources

What was a significant factor in the São Paulo water crisis of 2014/2015?

• Decrease in population

• Excessive rainfall

• Hydroclimatological anomalies

• Overproduction of energy

What is a major source of water pollution in Brazil?

• Agricultural runoff

• Natural disasters

• Untreated sewage

• Industrial waste

What is a proposed solution for sewage treatment in underserved areas?

• Ignoring the problem

• Using decentralized small-scale systems

• Building large centralized treatment plants

• Relying on natural filtration

What is a benefit of water reuse mentioned in the fourth section?

• Reduced pressure on natural water sources

• Increased water pollution

• Higher costs for industries

• Decreased agricultural output

Which country is mentioned as an example of successful water reuse?

• Namibia

• Brazil

• India

• China

What is a potential use of sewage by-products discussed in the last section?

• Generating energy

• Producing more sewage

• Increasing water pollution

• Creating new water sources

What is the concept of using resources efficiently and sustainably called?

• Linear economy

• Circular economy

• Traditional economy

• Static economy

What is a key goal for Brazil's water management by 2033?

• 100% water loss

• 0% water reuse

• 99% access to potable water

• 50% untreated sewage

What is a major challenge in implementing water reuse in Brazil?

• Lack of technology

• High cost of implementation

• Abundance of water

• No demand for reused water