29 Questions
What does the Falkenmark Indicator measure?
Renewable water resources per person in a region
Which region has the highest water stress based on the data provided?
Sub-Saharan Africa
What is considered absolute water scarcity according to the Falkenmark Indicator?
< 500 m³/capita/year
Which area is categorized as having chronic water scarcity according to the Falkenmark Indicator?
Asia
What is the main focus of SDG 6 related to water and sanitation?
Achieving universal access to safe and affordable drinking water
According to the data, which region has per capita renewable resources closest to the global average?
Western & Central Europe
What does governance refer to?
Informal rules and processes for decision-making
What is the focus of SDG-1?
Poverty eradication
According to Gleeson et al. (2015), what does 'Groundwater Recharge' refer to?
The process of water replenishing groundwater aquifers
What does the global map of Evapotranspiration show?
The amount of water lost through evaporation and plant transpiration
In relation to water resources, what is the focus of the study by Damania et al. (2019)?
Predictions for water quality risks
What is the purpose of the Global Distribution of Modern Groundwater study by Udmale et al.?
Analyzing groundwater that is less than 50 years old
Which of the following best describes a slum?
A residential area with substandard housing and overcrowding.
What are the five capitals of sustainable livelihood as mentioned in the text?
Human, social, physical, economic, and natural
Which SDG focuses on food security?
SDG 2
What does social capital refer to in the context of sustainable livelihood?
Networks, social relations, affiliations
Which of the following is NOT considered part of natural capital?
Infrastructure
How does the text define a slum?
A residential area with crowded and poorly serviced substandard housing.
How many liters of water does it take to produce 1 kg of meat?
15,000 liters
What percentage of global water withdrawals is accounted for by agriculture?
69%
How much water, on average, does an individual drink per day?
2-4 liters
What is the purpose of a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) in India?
Drinking water provision
In terms of water usage, which sector accounts for the smallest percentage of global water withdrawals?
Municipalities
How many liters of water are needed to produce just 1 kg of grain?
1,500 liters
What is the main focus of the text provided?
Climate Change and Water Resources
Which hazards are specifically mentioned in the text?
Droughts and Extreme Events
How many villages reported drinking water scarcity according to the text?
15
During the drought, how many villages reduced their reliance on groundwater compared to normal years?
3
What are some of the challenges faced in the context of public drinking water as per the text?
Degraded water quality and untimely delivery
Test your knowledge on the global and regional status of water resources, including water stress ratios and per capita renewable resources. Extracted from the course 'TD 632 SDGs & CSR' at CTARA, IIT Bombay during Spring 2024.
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