8 Questions
True or false: Cape Town faced a water crisis in 2018 due to floods affecting its main dam.
False
True or false: Other major cities such as Jakarta, London, Beijing, and Tokyo could face similar water scarcity issues.
True
True or false: Most of Earth's water is drinkable.
False
True or false: Desalination is a promising solution to water scarcity.
True
True or false: Desalination is a cheap and energy-efficient process.
False
True or false: Brine, the byproduct of desalination, is not a waste issue.
False
True or false: Desalination is only affordable for high-income countries.
False
True or false: The amount of desalinated water produced annually is comparable to the water that falls off Niagara Falls.
False
Study Notes
- Cape Town faced a water crisis in 2018 due to droughts affecting its main dam
- Other major cities such as Jakarta, London, Beijing, and Tokyo could face similar water scarcity issues
- Most of Earth's water is salty or frozen, leaving less than 1% as drinkable water
- Desalination, which removes salt from seawater, is a promising solution to water scarcity
- Desalination is costly and energy-intensive, but sustainable alternatives such as green energy exist
- Brine, the byproduct of desalination, is a major waste issue that needs to be addressed
- Desalination needs to become more efficient and sustainable for low-income countries to afford it
- Citizen behavior changes can also contribute to water conservation
- Desalination is a gradual process and needs to be approached with a plan for sustainable growth
- The amount of desalinated water produced annually is comparable to half the water that falls off Niagara Falls.
Test your knowledge on desalination, water scarcity, and sustainable solutions to address global water crises. Learn about the challenges, solutions, and future prospects in the field of desalination.
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