Tapped Movie Questions

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By the year ____ 2/3 of the world's population will lack access to clean drinking water.

2030

When we treat our water as a commodity it becomes _ _.

Corporate Control

In 2007, Americans bought more than ____ billion bottles of water.

How much of Earth's surface is covered in water? How much of it is drinkable?

75%, 1% Signup and view all the answers

Poland Springs water costs Nestle cents/gallon to extract, process, & package but they sell it for $ a gallon.

6 to 11, 1 Signup and view all the answers

Name the 3 largest water bottling corporations.

Nestle, Coca-Cola, Pepsi Signup and view all the answers

Who said 'There is enough water for human need but not enough for human greed?'

Mahatma Gandhi Signup and view all the answers

The World Bank values the world water market at ____.

$800 billion Signup and view all the answers

In the next years, no matter where you live, clean water access will be an issue due to changes in .

20-25, Climate Signup and view all the answers

In 2007, __ states suffered from drought, but _ still pumped ___ gallons of water per DAY during the drought's height.

35, Pepsi, 400,000 Signup and view all the answers

How do bottled water companies imply tap water isn't healthy? What do they say in their advertisements?

Pure, Safe, Clean, and Healthy Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of bottled water is just filtered tap water?

40% Signup and view all the answers

Where does the plastic used for these bottles come from?

Refineries and petrochemical plants Signup and view all the answers

Paraxylene, a main compound in plastic and found in bottled water, is linked to causing ____.

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

Birth defects in Corpus Christi, TX are higher than the state average. _ is the name of the company in Corpus Christi that makes paraxylene.

84%, Flint Hills Signup and view all the answers

How many people at the FDA are responsible for overseeing bottled water regulations?

1 person Signup and view all the answers

Bottled water manufacturers are required to submit their test reports to the FDA.

False Signup and view all the answers

Municipal water sources are required to submit their testing reports.

True Signup and view all the answers

The average world recycling of beverage containers is _. The US is .

50%, 20% Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 things listed in the credits that YOU can do.

<ol> <li>Vote with your dollar. 2. Be mindful of your own water usage. 3. Demand that bottled water companies make water quality reports available to the public.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Drinking Water Crisis

By 2030, 2/3 of the world’s population may lack access to clean drinking water.
75% of Earth's surface is water, but only 1% is drinkable.

Corporate Impact on Water

Treating water as a commodity leads to corporate control over this essential resource.
Major bottling corporations include Nestle, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi.

Bottled Water Industry

In 2007, Americans purchased over 29 billion bottles of water.
Poland Springs water costs Nestle approximately 6 to 11 cents per gallon to produce but sells for $1.

Environmental and Health Concerns

40% of bottled water is simply filtered tap water.
Paraxylene, a chemical found in plastic bottles, is linked to cancer risk.
Birth defects in Corpus Christi, TX are 84% higher than the state average, related to paraxylene production by Flint Hills.

Water Market Value

The World Bank estimates the global water market is valued at $800 billion.

Future Projections

Changes in climate are expected to affect clean water access in the next 20-25 years.

Regulatory Oversight

Only 1 person at the FDA oversees bottled water regulations, and bottled water manufacturers are not required to submit test reports to the FDA.
Municipal water sources must submit their water quality reports.

Recycling Efforts

Global recycling of beverage containers averages 50%, while the U.S. recycles about 20%.

Individual Actions

Individuals can influence the water market by being mindful of usage, voting with their dollars, and demanding public access to water quality reports.

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Description

Test your knowledge on key concepts from the documentary 'Tapped'. This quiz challenges you with important statistics and themes related to water consumption and corporate control over water resources. See how well you understand the implications of water scarcity and access.