Water Conservation and Management Challenges

The video discusses the water crisis in Cape Town and its global implications. It shares personal experiences from Jordan, a water-scarce country, and presents three lessons from water-poor countries: raising awareness, empowering people, and innovative solutions. Examples include Melbourne's water-saving initiatives, UAE's business toolkit, Singapore's Marina Barrage, and Namibia's use of recycled water.

What was the daily water limit per person in Cape Town during the initial phase of the water crisis?

• 50 liters

• 100 liters

• 150 liters

• 200 liters

What was the water limit reduced to in Cape Town by September 3rd?

• 87 liters

• 50 liters

• 60 liters

• 100 liters

Which country is mentioned as having experienced absolute water scarcity since 1973?

• Namibia

• Australia

• Singapore

• Jordan

What did the speaker's family use instead of water balloons to conserve water?

• Sand

• Rice

• Flour

• Beans

What innovative measure did Melbourne use to inform its citizens about water availability?

• Water rationing

• Electronic billboards

• Public announcements

• Social media campaigns

How did Melbourne citizens respond to the water crisis by the end of the drought?

• Moved to other cities

• Invested in rainwater tanks

• Protested against restrictions

• Increased water usage

What was the main goal of the 'Business Heroes Toolkit' introduced in the UAE?

• To promote water recycling

• To build new reservoirs

• To reduce water and energy consumption

• To increase water imports

What was a unique feature of the water-saving showerheads introduced in Melbourne?

• They included a water-flow regulator

• They were made of recycled materials

• They had built-in filters

• They were solar-powered

What is the Marina Barrage in Singapore primarily used for?

• Flood control

• Tourism attraction

• Generating electricity

• Boosting water supply

Which country has been using recycled water for drinking since 1968?

• Singapore

• Australia

• Namibia

• Jordan