HOW TO DEFEAT THE WATER SHORTAGE - SOUND

HOW TO DEFEAT THE WATER SHORTAGE - SOUND

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New South Wales is facing its worst drought in a century, with water restrictions still in place despite recent rains. The Nepean Dam is significantly below capacity, highlighting the severity of the situation. In response, the St George League's Club has implemented a recirculation plant to conserve water and has hired George Newby, a water diviner, to search for underground water sources to maintain their gardens and bowling greens. Although initial attempts have yielded little success, the search continues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the Nepean Dam as mentioned in the video?

It is overflowing.

It is completely dry.

It is half full.

It is a quarter full.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the St George League's club manage to maintain its fountains despite water restrictions?

By using underground water sources.

By using a recirculation plant.

By importing water from other regions.

By using rainwater collection.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is George Newby and what is his role at the St George League's club?

A club member advocating for water conservation.

A water diviner searching for underground water.

A local government official overseeing water usage.

A gardener maintaining the club's gardens.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of finding underground water at the club?

To create a new water park.

To fill the swimming pool.

To water the prize-winning gardens and bowling greens.

To supply water to the local community.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the result of the search for underground water so far?

Only a small amount of wet mud was found.

A large water source was found.

The search was abandoned.

A new well was successfully drilled.