Water Sustainability and Pollution Solutions

The presentation by Jaren John M. Rico discusses fresh water sustainability, focusing on increasing supply, sustainable use, and reducing pollution. It defines fresh water, highlights its role in the water cycle, and provides methods to enhance supply, such as new technologies and better policies. Sustainable practices like eco-friendly fishing and home water conservation are suggested. The video also introduces a resource on reducing water pollution.

What is the maximum amount of dissolved solids that fresh water can contain?

• 2000 milligrams per liter

• 1500 milligrams per liter

• 1000 milligrams per liter

• 500 milligrams per liter

Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable resource?

• Groundwater

• Waterfalls

• Rivers

• Lakes

Which method is suggested to change consumption and lifestyles to increase fresh water supply?

• Educate the public

• Promote bottled water

• Ban water usage

• Increase taxes

What is a recommended practice to improve irrigation and agricultural practices?

• Use more fertilizers

• Increase water usage

• Implement efficient irrigation systems

• Grow more water-intensive crops

Which of the following is a method to develop energy-efficient desalination plants?

• Build more dams

• Reduce water recycling

• Increase fossil fuel usage

• Use solar energy

What is the role of community-based governance in water sustainability?

• Increase water prices

• Ignore local needs

• Centralize water control

• Promote local partnerships

What is a sustainable fishing method mentioned in the presentation?

• Practice catch and release

• Fish with explosives

• Use chemical baits

• Use lead-based tackle

How can households contribute to water sustainability?

• Leave taps running

• Use rainwater for plants

• Ignore leaks

• Wash cars daily

What is a suggested way to recycle waste water at home?

• Pour it down the drain

• Use it for cleaning floors

• Water plants with it

• Store it indefinitely

What is the main focus of the video mentioned for reducing water pollution?

• Watching a video for more information

• Building new dams

• Using chemical cleaners

• Increasing industrial waste