GPN 55 Water Footprints

What is a water footprint?

• A way of measuring water depth

• A way of monitoring water usage

• A type of water pollution

• A method of water purification.

How many liters of water does it take to produce a pair of jeans?

• 500 liters

• 1,000 liters

• 8,000 liters

• 10,000 liters

Fill in the blank: A single cup of coffee requires ___ liters of water from growth to consumption.

• 50

• 100

• 140

• 200

Which city faced a 'Day Zero' scenario in 2017 due to water scarcity?

• Los Angeles

• Cape Town

• Mexico City

• New York

What percentage of the world's population does not have access to safely managed drinking water?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 66%

Fill in the blank: The Ica Valley in Peru supplies ___% of UK asparagus.

• 50

• 75

• 95

• 100

What is the main cause of water scarcity in Mexico City as of February 2024?

• Pollution

• Drought and unsustainable usage

• Overpopulation

• Industrial waste

Fill in the blank: Virtual water is the water you use ___.

• directly

• indirectly

• for drinking

• for cooking

Fill in the blank: Water scarcity is a major issue especially in ___ zones.

• polar

• tropical and sub-tropical

• desert

• urban

Fill in the blank: ___% of Mexico City is considered water insecure.

• 50

• 70

• 90

• 100