Innovative Solutions for Water Scarcity in Desert Environments

What is the size of the Sahara Desert compared to Australia?

• Larger than Australia

• Half the size of Australia

• The same size as Australia

• Smaller than Australia

What percentage of the local population in southwestern Morocco lacks access to running water?

• 25%

• 40%

• 75%

• 60%

What is the main reason for the water scarcity faced by the world's population?

• Pollution of water bodies

• Uneven distribution of water

• Most water is in frozen glaciers

• Overconsumption of water

What innovative technology is used to capture water in the Sahara?

• Aqualonis fog nets

• Rainwater harvesting

• Desalination plants

• Underground wells

What historical factors have influenced the current borders of the region discussed?

• Wars between neighboring countries

• European colonial decisions

• Decisions by local leaders

• Natural geographical features

What was the traditional lifestyle of the people living in the region before urbanization?

• Seafaring communities

• Agricultural farming

• Nomadic tribes

• Urban city dwellers

What environmental issue did the big irrigation projects cause?

• Deforestation

• Soil salination

• Air pollution

• Flooding

Where did Isaiah Dehem get the inspiration for his fog collection project?

• The Gobi Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Atacama Desert

• The Arctic Tundra

How much water can the Aqualonis systems provide to the local inhabitants daily?

• Up to 25 liters

• Up to 5 liters

• Up to 18 liters

• Up to 10 liters

What future expansion is considered for the Aqualonis project?

• Converting to solar water collection

• Moving the project to another country

• Building larger nets in the same area

• Expanding to coastal areas with more fog