Potable Water Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of desalination plants in countries like Kuwait?

Generating electricity for the country

Storing freshwater from rivers and lakes

Extracting salt from seawater to produce drinking water (correct)

Treating wastewater for agricultural use

Why is access to clean water a significant global issue?

Because it affects only people living in rich countries

Because the price of water is very high in developing countries

Because there is plenty of safe drinking water around the world

Because many people die each year from drinking contaminated water (correct)

Besides human consumption, what are other essential uses of water?

Only in factories, to produce different things

Only in farming, to grow crops and sustain livestock

Farming, industrial processes, and household needs (correct)

Only recreation, such as swimming pools and water parks

What is the main reason why humans can only survive a short time without water?

Water is needed to regulate body temperature and transport nutrients and oxygen (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should everyone do to help preserve sources of drinking water?

Use water carefully and never waste it (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the majority of Earth's water not directly drinkable?

Because it is primarily saltwater (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of water towers in countries such as Kuwait?

They are used to store desalinated water for distribution (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Importance of Water

Water is essential for human survival and health.

Kuwait's Water Source

Kuwait uses desalination to convert seawater into drinking water.

Desalination Plants

Facilities that remove salt from seawater to produce potable water.

Kuwait Towers

Famous structures in Kuwait that store treated drinking water.

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Global Water Crisis

Many people lack access to safe drinking water, leading to health risks.

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Water in Daily Life

Water is used in homes, factories, and for farming.

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Water Conservation

The careful use and preservation of water resources.

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Study Notes

Potable Water

Humans can live without food for longer than without water
Water is crucial for health
Most of Earth's water is undrinkable saltwater
Rich countries like Kuwait use desalination plants to convert saltwater to drinkable water
Desalination plants are expensive
Water is stored in towers (e.g., Kuwait Towers)
Many people lack safe drinking water, resulting in deaths due to contaminated water
Water is needed for homes, factories, and agriculture
Water conservation is essential

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Test your knowledge about the importance of potable water and its role in human health. Learn about the challenges in accessing safe drinking water and the technologies used, such as desalination. This quiz highlights water conservation efforts and the implications of water scarcity.