What percentage of the Earth’s water is freshwater?
A) 10%
B) 2.5%
C) 50%
D) 75%
Which region is most affected by water scarcity?
A) North America
B) Sub-Saharan Africa
C) Western Europe
D) Australia
What is the main cause of the global water crisis?
A) Excessive rainfall
B) Overpopulation and climate change
C) Increased glacier formation
D) Expansion of forests
Which country faces the highest water stress according to the World Resources Institute?
A) Canada
B) Qatar
C) Japan
D) Sweden
Which industry consumes the most freshwater globally?
A) Agriculture
B) Construction
C) Transport
D) Tourism
What percentage of the world’s population lacks access to clean drinking water?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 25%
D) 50%
Which international organization is leading global efforts to address water scarcity?
A) WHO
B) UN-Water
C) IMF
D) NATO
What is the primary reason for groundwater depletion?
A) Rising sea levels
B) Over-extraction for agriculture and industry
C) Expansion of lakes
D) Volcanic activity
What is the name of the global campaign to ensure access to clean water?
A) Save the Forests
B) Clean Water for All
C) Sustainable Water Solutions
D) Water Action Decade
Which continent has the lowest access to safe drinking water?
A) Europe
B) South America
C) Africa
D) Australia
Which human activity contributes most to water pollution?
A) Fishing
B) Industrial waste discharge
C) Tourism
D) Space exploration
Which major city has faced a severe water crisis known as “Day Zero”?
A) New York
B) Cape Town
C) Beijing
D) Paris
Which water source is the most reliable during droughts?
A) Surface water
B) Groundwater
C) Rainwater
D) Oceans
Which process is used to remove salt from seawater for human consumption?
A) Condensation
B) Desalination
C) Filtration
D) Purification
Which country has the highest per capita water consumption?
A) India
B) USA
C) China
D) Germany
Which river is a major source of conflict between India and Pakistan?
A) Ganges
B) Indus
C) Brahmaputra
D) Godavari
What percentage of wastewater is untreated before being released into nature?
A) 20%
B) 50%
C) 80%
D) 95%
Which technology helps conserve water in agriculture?
A) Overhead irrigation
B) Drip irrigation
C) Flood irrigation
D) Rain-fed farming
What is the expected impact of climate change on freshwater availability?
A) Increase in freshwater resources
B) Decrease in freshwater availability
C) No impact
D) Reduction in ocean salinity
Which is the longest river in the world that provides drinking water to millions?
A) Amazon
B) Nile
C) Mississippi
D) Yangtze
Which country leads the world in wastewater recycling?
A) USA
B) Israel
C) Brazil
D) Canada
Which factor is crucial for ensuring future water security?
A) Deforestation
B) Sustainable water management
C) Increased population growth
D) Urbanization
What is the biggest risk of over-extracting groundwater?
A) Increased biodiversity
B) Land subsidence
C) More rainfall
D) Increased crop yield
What is the most effective household method to conserve water?
A) Leaving taps open
B) Using water-efficient appliances
C) Increasing water pressure
D) Pouring excess water into drains
Which major river is drying up due to overuse and climate change?
A) Amazon
B) Colorado River
C) Yangtze
D) Ganges
Which international day raises awareness about the water crisis?
A) World Environment Day
B) World Water Day
C) Earth Day
D) World Climate Day
Which practice can reduce urban water wastage?
A) Expanding asphalt roads
B) Rainwater harvesting
C) Wasting tap water
D) Increasing groundwater extraction
What is the main cause of waterborne diseases?
A) Drinking purified water
B) Contaminated water sources
C) Consuming bottled water
D) Water conservation
Which region of the world is expected to experience the most severe water shortages by 2050?
A) South America
B) Middle East
C) Western Europe
D) Antarctica
Which UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focuses on clean water and sanitation?
A) SDG 6
B) SDG 10
C) SDG 14
D) SDG 17
