Water Access and Inequality Issues

Water Access and Inequality Issues

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the challenges of managing daily chores with limited water resources, highlighting the importance of water in daily life. It then transitions to a broader discussion on water inequality, emphasizing the critical nature of water as a human right and the societal implications of water access issues, particularly in cities like Detroit and Flint, Michigan. The video questions how water should be managed and paid for, urging careful consideration of water as a human right.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one method mentioned for managing bathroom use with limited water?

Avoiding bathroom use altogether

Using a water recycling system

Installing a low-flow toilet

Using a bucket to scoop out water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major consequence of turning off water in communities?

Increased water conservation

Decreased water bills

Improved water quality

Increased inequality

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is mentioned as facing water-related challenges?

Los Angeles

New York

Chicago

Detroit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key argument against making water a human right?

It is not necessary for survival

It is difficult to determine who pays for it

It is too expensive to implement

It could lead to water shortages

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk of allowing money to influence water access?

Improved water infrastructure

Separation of people based on wealth

Decreased water availability

Increased water pollution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the final section?

The debate over water as a human right

The financial implications of water access

The history of water usage

Water conservation techniques

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