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Understanding Water Scarcity and Conservation

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the daily water limit per person in Cape Town during the 2017 water crisis?

a)

50 liters

b)

120 liters

c)

87 liters

d)

100 liters

2.

As of September 3rd, what was the new water limit per person in Cape Town?

a)

75 liters

b)

100 liters

c)

50 liters

d)

87 liters

3.

Which country has been facing absolute water scarcity since 1973?

a)

Namibia

b)

Singapore

c)

Australia

d)

Jordan

4.

What percentage of the world's population lives in a country with more water today than 20 years ago?

a)

Less than 5%

b)

About 10%

c)

Around 15%

d)

More than 20%

5.

What did Melbourne use to inform its citizens about water levels during a drought?

a)

Television ads

b)

Electronic billboards

c)

Radio announcements

d)

Newspaper articles

6.

What innovative solution did Melbourne introduce to help save water in showers?

a)

Automatic shut-off valves

b)

Water-efficient showerheads

c)

Time-limited water supply

d)

Water recycling systems

7.

Which country is the second-most water-scarce in the world?

a)

Jordan

b)

Singapore

c)

United Arab Emirates

d)

Namibia

8.

What is the main purpose of the 'Business Heroes Toolkit' introduced in the UAE?

a)

To increase water prices

b)

To promote water import

c)

To monitor water usage

d)

To reduce water and energy consumption

9.

What unique water source does Singapore rely on for almost 60% of its needs?

a)

Groundwater

b)

Imported water

c)

Recycled water

d)

Desalinated water

10.

What is the Marina Barrage?

a)

A water filtration plant

b)

A hydroelectric dam

c)

A desalination facility

d)

An urban water reservoir

11.

Since when have the locals in Namibia been drinking recycled water?

a)

1980

b)

1968

c)

1975

d)

1990

12.

What type of crops is Jordan focusing on due to their low water needs?

a)

Soybeans and peanuts

b)

Wheat and barley

c)

Rice and corn

d)

Date palms and grapevines

13.

What did the speaker's friends use instead of water for the Ice Bucket Challenge?

a)

Sand

b)

Ice

c)

Rocks

d)

Flour

14.

What did children in Jordan fill balloons with instead of water?

a)

Rice

b)

Flour

c)

Air

d)

Sand

15.

What percentage of water did companies save on average after completing the challenge in the UAE?

a)

45%

b)

25%

c)

35%

d)

55%