VOICED : Smelly and polluted, Rio's waters aren't ready for the Olympics

The video discusses the severe pollution in Rio de Janeiro's waters, highlighting the challenges faced in cleaning up the area before the 2016 Olympics. Despite significant financial investments, the water remains heavily polluted, with political promises falling short. Organizers remain optimistic, but athletes express concerns over health risks, including the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

What percentage of Rio's sewage is still being dumped into Guanabara Bay?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

What was the initial promise made by authorities regarding the cleanliness of the waters for the Olympics?

• 100% clean

• 90% clean

• 50% clean

• 75% clean

How did the organizers respond to the concerns about the water quality for the Rio 2016 Olympics?

• They canceled the water events.

• They remained optimistic about the water quality.

• They promised to relocate the events.

• They ignored the concerns.

What unusual item did an athlete report seeing in the water during a test event?

• A large fish

• A big wooden chair

• A plastic bottle

• A floating mattress

What was discovered near the Olympic sailing area that raised health concerns?

• A toxic algae bloom

• A super bacteria resistant to antibiotics

• A sunken ship

• A new species of fish