The Impact of Israeli Occupation on Palestinian Water Access Quiz
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Who controls a majority of the freshwater resources in the occupied West Bank and Gaza?

  • Israel (correct)
  • United Nations
  • Palestinian authorities
  • Egypt

    • What has had a devastating impact on the water supply in Gaza?

  • 16-year blockade and military operations (correct)
  • Rising temperatures and sea levels
  • Water pollution
  • Lack of infrastructure

    • What do monitoring groups say about the water deficit in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories?

  • The sea water can be used for drinking and agriculture
  • Water deficit is not a concern in the region
  • They use much more water every year than can be replenished naturally (correct)
  • Water usage is sustainable

    • Who is described as a 'water superpower' in the text?

    <p>Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the rising temperatures and droughts in the region?

    <p>Water sources are drying up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the challenges faced by Palestinians in accessing clean water in the occupied West Bank and Gaza?

    <p>Israeli occupation and control of freshwater resources, 16-year blockade, and military operations have led to a devastating impact on the water supply for Palestinians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of rising temperatures and sea levels in the region?

    <p>Rising temperatures and sea levels are exacerbating the challenges, making life more difficult for the residents in the region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to control the water supply in the occupied Palestinian territories?

    <p>Israeli authorities have the power to control the water supply in the occupied Palestinian territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the situation in Gaza, and how is it described in the text?

    <p>Gaza is described as a war zone and the world's biggest open-air prison, with more than 2 million residents facing severe challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of the water deficit in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories?

    <p>The water deficit has led to water sources drying up, impacting millions of people who live next to the sea but cannot use seawater for essential needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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