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What has become an emergency in one of Africa's most advanced nations according to the text?
What has become an emergency in one of Africa's most advanced nations according to the text?
- Medical supplies shortage
- Food scarcity
- Availability of drinking water (correct)
- Lack of electricity
Why were people afraid to use the water delivered by the local municipality for drinking?
Why were people afraid to use the water delivered by the local municipality for drinking?
- It had a foul smell
- It was muddy and caused diarrhea (correct)
- It was not enough for everyone
- It was too expensive
What made Vinus Nkala and her children wait all day in long lines for water?
What made Vinus Nkala and her children wait all day in long lines for water?
- The lack of food
- The muddy water provided by the municipality
- The scarcity of clean drinking water (correct)
- The need for medical attention
What is the main purpose of the umbrellas mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the umbrellas mentioned in the text?
What has South Africa, which usually exports corn, had to do due to the water crisis?
What has South Africa, which usually exports corn, had to do due to the water crisis?
What is the primary reason for farmers in South Africa to stop planting their crops?
What is the primary reason for farmers in South Africa to stop planting their crops?
What led to people rushing with buckets to collect dirty rainwater for washing clothes?
What led to people rushing with buckets to collect dirty rainwater for washing clothes?
How often does the weather pattern known as El Niño occur?
How often does the weather pattern known as El Niño occur?
What effect did the current El Niño have on the western United States?
What effect did the current El Niño have on the western United States?
What action are government officials in South Africa taking to address the lack of drinking water?
What action are government officials in South Africa taking to address the lack of drinking water?
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