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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many major dams are there in the Philippines according to the text?

    <p>438</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions in the Philippines is NOT mentioned as having a concentration of water-intensive industries?

    <p>Region IV-A (CALABARZON)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which income group typically pays higher water prices due to lack of access to water service providers?

    <p>Lower-income households</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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