Water Security IB DP ESS Unit 4.2

What is water security?

• Access to sufficient amounts of safe drinking water

• The limited availability of water

• The process of purifying water

• The management of water resources

Which of the following is a factor that affects water security?

• All of the above

• Climate change

• Economic stability

• Population growth

What is water scarcity?

• The process of recycling water

• Having enough water for all needs

• Limited availability of water to human societies

• The ability to purify water

Which activity uses the most water globally?

• Recreational activities

• Agriculture

• Energy production

• Bathing

What is the relationship between GDP and access to water?

• Lower GDP countries have better water access

• GDP has no effect on water access

• Higher GDP generally means greater access to improved water sources

• Higher GDP generally means lower access to water

Which country has near-universal access to improved water resources?

• Afghanistan

• UAE

• Central African Republic

• Chad

What is a major challenge in achieving water security?

• Abundant resources

• Lack of interest

• Inequality

• Overpopulation

Which of the following is NOT a use of water?

• Cooking

• Bathing

• Manufacturing electronics

• Agriculture

What does the term 'economic scarcity' refer to?

• Water that is polluted

• Lack of water due to physical limitations

• Water that is not used efficiently

• Limited financial resources to access water

What is the trend regarding access to clean drinking water over time?

• It is unpredictable

• It has generally increased

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased