The largest freshwater reserve in the world is found in:
a) Amazon River
b) Great Lakes
c) Antarctica
d) Nile River
Which international river has been a source of conflict between India and Pakistan?
a) Ganges
b) Indus
c) Brahmaputra
d) Yamuna
Which global organization mediates water disputes between countries?
a) WTO
b) UN Water
c) IMF
d) NATO
Which treaty governs water sharing between India and Pakistan?
a) Indus Water Treaty
b) Ganges Water Agreement
c) Nile Basin Treaty
d) Mekong River Pact
What is the primary cause of water disputes between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan?
a) Nile River dam construction
b) Deforestation
c) Groundwater depletion
d) Agricultural expansion
Which country has the highest per capita freshwater availability?
a) Canada
b) China
c) India
d) Australia
The main reason for increasing water scarcity globally is:
a) Urbanization
b) Industrial pollution
c) Climate change and overuse
d) Deforestation
Which region is most affected by water scarcity?
a) Europe
b) North America
c) Middle East
d) Russia
Which African river is a major source of tension between countries?
a) Congo
b) Niger
c) Nile
d) Zambezi
The Aral Sea crisis is an example of:
a) River pollution
b) Groundwater depletion
c) Desertification
d) Water mismanagement
Which country faces severe droughts due to climate change?
a) Norway
b) Brazil
c) Australia
d) Japan
What is desalination?
a) Converting saltwater into freshwater
b) Purifying river water
c) Storing rainwater
d) Recycling wastewater
Which international agreement addresses transboundary water management?
a) Helsinki Rules
b) Paris Agreement
c) Kyoto Protocol
d) Basel Convention
Which major Asian river is a source of conflict between China and India?
a) Indus
b) Ganges
c) Brahmaputra
d) Mekong
What is the primary reason for water-related conflicts?
a) Political instability
b) Climate change
c) Population growth and competition for resources
d) Industrialization
Which Middle Eastern country is known for its advanced water conservation technologies?
a) Iraq
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Israel
d) Iran
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a point of tension between:
a) Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt
b) India and Pakistan
c) China and Vietnam
d) USA and Canada
Which technology is commonly used to extract groundwater?
a) Wind turbines
b) Solar panels
c) Borewells
d) Hydroelectric dams
Which river flows through the most countries?
a) Amazon
b) Mekong
c) Nile
d) Danube
What is a water footprint?
a) The amount of water used by a person or country
b) The mark left by water on the soil
c) Water lost through evaporation
d) Underground water sources
Which water source is most at risk due to global warming?
a) Underground wells
b) Glaciers
c) Rivers
d) Oceans
Which country relies heavily on desalination for freshwater?
a) Canada
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Russia
d) Brazil
The Colorado River water dispute involves:
a) USA and Mexico
b) USA and Canada
c) USA and China
d) USA and Russia
Which continent has the highest percentage of freshwater resources?
a) Africa
b) Asia
c) Europe
d) South America
Which sector consumes the most freshwater globally?
a) Agriculture
b) Industry
c) Domestic use
d) Energy production
Which international river is a source of conflict between Turkey, Syria, and Iraq?
a) Euphrates
b) Tigris
c) Jordan
d) Volga
What is virtual water?
a) Water used in internet services
b) Water lost in evaporation
c) Indirect water used in goods production
d) Water in space missions
Which international organization provides aid for water security?
a) World Bank
b) NATO
c) WHO
d) UNDP
What is the impact of water privatization?
a) Free access to water
b) Higher costs and restricted supply
c) Reduced pollution
d) Government subsidies
Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world by volume?
a) Lake Victoria
b) Lake Baikal
c) Lake Superior
d) Caspian Sea
