Global Water Cycle Disruption Quiz

What has humanity done to the global water cycle for the first time in human history?

• Balanced it perfectly

• Thrown it off balance

• Improved its efficiency

• Made it irrelevant

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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What is the main cause of the stress on the global water cycle?

• Decreased population

• Human-caused climate crisis

• Natural disasters

• Increased rainfall

What percentage of global food production is threatened by the water crisis?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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What is 'blue water' as defined in the report?

• Water stored in plants

• Water in lakes, rivers, and aquifers

• Water in the ocean

• Water vapor in the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the minimum amount of water people need daily for a 'dignified life' according to the report?

• 50 liters

• 100 liters

• 1,000 liters

• 4,000 liters

What is a consequence of the global water cycle disruption?

• Decreased fire risk

• Increased rainfall everywhere

• Cities sinking due to groundwater depletion

• More stable weather patterns

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the role of 'green water' in the water cycle?

• It returns to the atmosphere from plants

• It is used for industrial purposes

• It is stored in oceans

• It is irrelevant to the water cycle

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

What does the report suggest is necessary to address the water crisis?

• Building more dams

• Increased industrial water use

• Better management of natural resources

• Ignoring climate change

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What is a suggested economic change to address the water crisis?

• Subsidizing water-thirsty crops

• Better pricing to discourage wastefulness

• Encouraging water waste

• Lowering water prices

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Who is Johan Rockström?

• A climate activist

• Co-chair of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water

• A politician

• A famous athlete