Water Supply and Sanitation in the Philippines

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What is the main source of water in the Philippines?

  • Rivers (correct)
  • Desalination plants
  • Oceans
  • Glaciers

Which river discharges the most water annually in the Philippines?

  • Marikina River
  • Agusan River
  • Cagayan River (correct)
  • Pasig River

What are the lakes mainly utilized for in the Philippines?

  • Fish cultivation (correct)
  • Domestic water supply
  • Hydropower generation
  • Agricultural irrigation

Which dam is known for being a source of hydropower in Isabela, Philippines?

<p>Magat Dam (B)</p>
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How many major dams are there in the Philippines according to the text?

<p>438 (B)</p>
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What percentage of irrigated land in the Philippines is developed and operated by individual or small groups of farmers through a Private Irrigation System (PIS)?

<p>14% (D)</p>
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Which of the following regions in the Philippines is NOT mentioned as having a concentration of water-intensive industries?

<p>Region IV-A (CALABARZON) (D)</p>
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Which income group typically pays higher water prices due to lack of access to water service providers?

<p>Lower-income households (A)</p>
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What was the average water consumption in liters per day per capita (L/d/c) in the East Zone of Metro Manila in 2004, according to the National Water Resources Board (NWRB)?

<p>232 L/d/c (B)</p>
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According to the World Bank study mentioned in the text, what is the approximate number of service providers that exist in the Philippines?

<p>5,000 (B)</p>
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