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What is the primary goal of human water security?
What is the primary goal of human water security?
- To guarantee safe and quality water for human use (correct)
- To prioritize water allocation for agricultural purposes
- To ensure a steady supply of water for industrial purposes
- To promote water conservation for future generations
What is a major consequence of water scarcity in a region?
What is a major consequence of water scarcity in a region?
- Increased food production
- Higher risk of waterborne diseases (correct)
- Enhanced infrastructure development
- Improved water quality
Which of the following is a threat to human water security due to climate change?
Which of the following is a threat to human water security due to climate change?
- Increased precipitation
- More frequent floods
- More frequent droughts (correct)
- Rising sea levels
What is the primary source of arsenic in groundwater?
What is the primary source of arsenic in groundwater?
Why did UNICEF's installation of tube wells in Bangladesh ultimately worsen the situation?
Why did UNICEF's installation of tube wells in Bangladesh ultimately worsen the situation?
What is the result of consuming arsenic-contaminated water?
What is the result of consuming arsenic-contaminated water?
What is a challenge in using rainwater as a solution in Bangladesh?
What is a challenge in using rainwater as a solution in Bangladesh?
What is a potential long-term effect of Campylobacter infection?
What is a potential long-term effect of Campylobacter infection?
What was the source of microbial contamination in the Michigan water?
What was the source of microbial contamination in the Michigan water?
What was the intended replacement for salt in the Michigan water?
What was the intended replacement for salt in the Michigan water?
What was the result of not waiting a year to ensure the treatment was safe in Michigan?
What was the result of not waiting a year to ensure the treatment was safe in Michigan?
What was the cause of the bacterial illness in Havelock North?
What was the cause of the bacterial illness in Havelock North?
