CLEAN : Four years after 'Day Zero' drought, Cape Town's stark water divide persists

CLEAN : Four years after 'Day Zero' drought, Cape Town's stark water divide persists

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Social Studies, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the worsening water problem and the impact of COVID-19, which led to the rise of illegal settlements in the city. It highlights the challenges faced by the city in providing basic services to these settlements and the lack of forward planning over the past 30 years. The speaker suggests that authorities may have hoped the problem would resolve itself without intervention.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue discussed in the first section of the video?

The increase in population

The development of new infrastructure

The worsening water problem

The improvement of water supply

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the COVID-19 pandemic, how many new illegal informal settlements were established in the city?

20

17

15

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the city face with the new informal settlements?

Increasing tourism

Reducing pollution

Building new roads

Providing basic services

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the issue of informal settlements been ongoing according to the video?

10 years

20 years

30 years

40 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about the city's planning for informal settlements?

The city has completely solved the issue

There has been very little forward planning

There has been significant forward planning

The city has ignored the problem

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