USA: Mississippi's State Capital Jackson has been without safe drinking water for a month.

The video discusses the severe water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, highlighting the outdated infrastructure and political challenges that have left 150,000 residents without safe drinking water. The crisis is exacerbated by racial and economic disparities, with a significant portion of the population living in poverty. Political tensions between the Democratic mayor and the Republican governor further complicate efforts to resolve the issue. The video underscores the urgent need for solutions and the uncertainty surrounding the restoration of safe water.

What is the main reason for the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi?

• A new government policy

• Outdated infrastructure

• A recent earthquake

• A sudden increase in population

How has the water crisis specifically affected the elderly population in Jackson?

• They have access to special water treatment facilities

• They struggle to get water due to slow supply

• They receive free bottled water from the government

• They have been relocated to other cities

What natural event worsened the water crisis in Jackson?

• A hurricane

• Floodwaters from the Pearl River

• A drought

• A tornado

What percentage of Jackson's population is black, according to the video?

• 50%

• 60%

• 82%

• 90%

What is the relationship between the mayor and the governor regarding the water crisis?

• They have a strong partnership

• They are in conflict over funding

• They have resolved the crisis together

• They have not communicated about the issue