WorksheetsUnderstanding Water Scarcity and Conservation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was the daily water limit per person in Cape Town during the 2017 water crisis?
50 liters
120 liters
87 liters
100 liters
As of September 3rd, what was the new water limit per person in Cape Town?
75 liters
100 liters
50 liters
87 liters
Which country has been facing absolute water scarcity since 1973?
Namibia
Singapore
Australia
Jordan
What percentage of the world's population lives in a country with more water today than 20 years ago?
Less than 5%
About 10%
Around 15%
More than 20%
What did Melbourne use to inform its citizens about water levels during a drought?
Television ads
Electronic billboards
Radio announcements
Newspaper articles
What innovative solution did Melbourne introduce to help save water in showers?
Automatic shut-off valves
Water-efficient showerheads
Time-limited water supply
Water recycling systems
Which country is the second-most water-scarce in the world?
Jordan
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
Namibia
What is the main purpose of the 'Business Heroes Toolkit' introduced in the UAE?
To increase water prices
To promote water import
To monitor water usage
To reduce water and energy consumption
What unique water source does Singapore rely on for almost 60% of its needs?
Groundwater
Imported water
Recycled water
Desalinated water
What is the Marina Barrage?
A water filtration plant
A hydroelectric dam
A desalination facility
An urban water reservoir
Since when have the locals in Namibia been drinking recycled water?
1980
1968
1975
1990
What type of crops is Jordan focusing on due to their low water needs?
Soybeans and peanuts
Wheat and barley
Rice and corn
Date palms and grapevines
What did the speaker's friends use instead of water for the Ice Bucket Challenge?
Sand
Ice
Rocks
Flour
What did children in Jordan fill balloons with instead of water?
Rice
Flour
Air
Sand
What percentage of water did companies save on average after completing the challenge in the UAE?
45%
25%
35%
55%
