Water Conservation and Management Issues

The video discusses the critical issue of water scarcity and its potential impact on the 21st century, similar to oil in the 20th century. It highlights the significant water consumption in everyday products and the increasing global water stress. National Geographic's 'Change the Course' initiative aims to address these challenges by engaging the public and corporations in water conservation efforts. The campaign focuses on reducing the human water footprint and restoring water flows to depleted ecosystems, with projects in the Colorado River Basin and the Colorado Delta. The video concludes with a call to action for public involvement.

What is the predicted role of water in the 21st century?

• A non-essential resource

• A commodity like oil in the 20th century

• A renewable energy source

• A replacement for fossil fuels

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh and accessible?

• 10%

• 5%

• 1%

• 25%

How many gallons of water are needed to produce a simple cotton t-shirt?

• 100 gallons

• 700 gallons

• 200 gallons

• 50 gallons

What is the main goal of the 'Change the Course' campaign?

• To promote bottled water

• To build new dams

• To reduce the human water footprint and restore ecosystems

• To increase water consumption

What is the role of corporate sponsors in the 'Change the Course' campaign?

• To promote their products

• To underwrite pledges and fund restoration projects

• To increase their water usage

• To build new water reservoirs

Which river is a focus of the 'Change the Course' campaign?

• Colorado River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

What was a significant outcome of the Yampa River project?

• Avoidance of an ecological crash

• Increased water pollution

• Reduction in fish population

• Closure of local businesses

What is a key challenge in restoring the Colorado Delta?

• Excessive rainfall

• Complexity in finding water sources

• Overabundance of water

• Lack of interest from local communities

What is the significance of the agreement between the United States and Mexico regarding the Colorado Delta?

• It increases agricultural water usage

• It bans fishing in the Delta

• It commits to returning flow to the Delta

• It allows for more water extraction

How can individuals participate in the 'Change the Course' campaign?

• By ignoring water conservation efforts

• By buying more water-intensive products

• By pledging to conserve water in daily life

• By donating money