4 Lec Q Part 4 - Water Challenges in Saudi Arabia
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Which is the main source of surface water in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

  • Exhausted groundwater aquifers
  • Surface runoff at dams (correct)
  • Tranks
  • Rain

    • What percentage of the national water supply in KSA comes from desalination?

  • 73%
  • 35%
  • 70% (correct)
  • 18%

    • What is the role of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) in KSA?

  • Producing renewable water resources
  • Producing desalinated water (correct)
  • Increasing agricultural water use
  • Storing and recharging surface runoff

    • What is the expected potable water demand in KSA by 2025?

    <p>8.5 million cubic meters per day (MCM/d)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the fall of the water table in KSA's aquifer?

    <p>Heavy use by the agricultural and domestic sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recorded average rainfall in KSA in 2019?

    <p>59 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many dams are there in KSA?

    <p>522 dams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main issue in the water sector in KSA?

    <p>Absence of reliable renewable water resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of the population in KSA that has access to fresh water?

    <p>97%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of limited water resources in KSA?

    <p>A &amp; B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about wastewater treatment in KSA?

    <p>There are 99 wastewater treatment plants in KSA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total treated wastewater quantities was reused in 2019?

    <p>17.26%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Between which years is the TWW predicted to grow about 4% annually?

    <p>2025 and 2050</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Saudi National Water Strategy 2030?

    <p>To achieve a sustainable water sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the country's energy consumption does desalination account for?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main purposes for which total water demands in KSA increased?

    <p>Urban, Industrial, and Agricultural purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent of 5-10% of the actual production costs in the public sector?

    <p>The low water costs paid by end-users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the National Water Company (NWC) in KSA?

    <p>To manage water infrastructure in KSA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current annual growth rate of the amount of treated wastewater (TWW) in KSA?

    <p>4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Water Infrastructure in KSA?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Saudi National Water Strategy 2030?

    <p>To achieve a sustainable water sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organizations with their roles in the water sector in KSA:

    <p>Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture = Responsible for water policy and regulation National Water Company (NWC) = Responsible for water distribution and supply Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) = Responsible for desalination Saudi Water Partnership Company = Responsible for water privatization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>TWW = Treated wastewater MCM/d = Million cubic meters per day KSA = Kingdom of Saudi Arabia WWTPs = Wastewater treatment plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following water sources with their usage in KSA:

    <p>Desalination = To fulfill increasing demands Wastewater = Reused in 2019 Surface water = Main source of fresh water Aquifer = Water table has fallen due to excessive pumping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following water resources in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with their descriptions:

    <p>Deep groundwater aquifers = Main water resources Surface runoff at dams = Main surface water resource Desalinated seawater = Accounting for 18% of the global production by the end of 2017 Wastewater = The overall quantity of municipal wastewater production increased due to population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organizations or entities in the water sector in KSA with their descriptions:

    <p>Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) = Largest producer of desalinated water and owns the majority of desalination plants in KSA National Water Company (NWC) = Responsible for increasing the efficiency of water use in all sectors Desalination plants = There are 35 on the western and eastern coasts in KSA Dams = There are 522 around the country, with a capacity of 2.3 billion cubic metres (BCM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following water issues in KSA with their descriptions:

    <p>Absence of reliable renewable water resources = One of the key issues in the water sector Exhausted groundwater aquifers = Another key issue in the water sector Unsustainable water use in agriculture = Contributes to the fall of the water table in aquifers High water losses = A challenge in the water sector in KSA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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