CLEAN : Drought devastated Cape Town looks for water in major acquifer

CLEAN : Drought devastated Cape Town looks for water in major acquifer

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the critical water crisis facing Cape Town, emphasizing the urgency to avoid 'Day Zero,' projected for April 22nd. The speaker highlights the rapid depletion of dam levels, losing 1-1.5% weekly, and the need for immediate action to secure additional water resources. The situation is described as a crisis, with dam levels falling below 30%. The speaker calls on Capetonians to actively participate in water-saving efforts to mitigate the impending crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the projected date for 'day zero' as mentioned in the video?

April 15th

April 22nd

May 1st

March 30th

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of water is being lost from the dams each week?

0.5%

1%

1.5%

2%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the urgency in addressing the water crisis?

Political reasons

Economic growth

Rapid depletion of water resources

Tourism demands

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current water level in the dams as mentioned in the video?

Around 35%

Above 50%

Below 30%

Exactly 40%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main action Capetonians are urged to take?

Conserve water

Ignore the crisis

Relocate to another city

Increase water usage