Global Water Consumption and Scarcity

The video discusses the global issue of water scarcity, highlighting that one in five people lack access to potable water, and this is expected to worsen. The causes include population growth, urbanization, and climate change. It provides statistics on water usage, with agriculture consuming the most. The video also addresses the consequences of water misuse and pollution. Solutions such as treating wastewater, reducing leaks, and desalination are proposed to mitigate the issue.

What is the main topic introduced in the video?

• Climate change

• Water scarcity

• Agricultural development

• Urbanization

What percentage of the global population currently lacks access to potable water?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of water scarcity?

• Technological advancement

• Urbanization

• Climate change

• Population growth

What percentage of global water consumption is used by agriculture?

• 5%

• 25%

• 50%

• 70%

Which sector uses the least amount of water globally?

• Transportation

• Household consumption

• Industry

• Agriculture

What is a consequence of water wastage and pollution?

• More freshwater availability

• Increased rainfall

• Decreased urbanization

• Grave droughts

What is a common practice that leads to water wastage?

• Using rainwater

• Recycling water

• Desalination

• Overdrawing from underground reserves

What is one proposed solution to address water scarcity?

• Building more dams

• Reducing agricultural production

• Desalination of seawater

• Increasing industrial water use

How can wastewater be managed to help reduce water scarcity?

• By using it for irrigation

• By releasing it untreated into rivers

• By cleaning and reusing it

• By storing it in underground reservoirs

How many desalination plants exist worldwide according to the video?

• 15,000

• 25,000

• 10,000

• 20,000