Question

How many liters of water does it take to produce 1 apple in California? ____________ 2. In South Africa, water meters run on __________. A house burned down because the owners and the neighbors couldn’t afford to run the water. As a consequence _____ _________ died. 3. Cochabamba is a city in which country? _________________ 4. Which groups of people were protesting about water privatization? ____________ and ______________ 5. Which country has the US established a military base in, allegedly to gain control over a major aquifer. ____________ 6. Which former president owns thousands of acres of land in the same region. _______________ 7. This region of the world has been described as the Middle _______ of ________. 8. The name of the company ‘kicked out’ of the region was ___________. 9. Name some ways in which water usage in the United States could be reduced: 10. How do you think we should approach the question of water availability on a global scale? Should it be a right? Is putting a price on it the fairest, or only way to distribute it? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

1. Approximately 125 liters.

2. Pre-paid systems. Tragic deaths of a child and an elderly person.

3. Bolivia.

4. Farmers and indigenous communities.

5. Afghanistan.

6. George W. Bush.

7. Middle East of Water.

8. Bechtel Corporation.

9. Implementing water-efficient technologies, promoting water conservation in agriculture, educating the public about water-saving habits, and investing in infrastructure to reduce leakage.

10. Approaching the question of water availability globally should recognize it as a fundamental right. While pricing mechanisms may be considered, they should not compromise access for vulnerable populations. A comprehensive approach involves conservation, sustainable management, and equitable distribution, ensuring the universal right to clean and safe water.

How do these fill in the gaps?

1. The water footprint of an apple in California is approximately 125 liters.

2. In South Africa, water meters run on pre-paid systems. A house burned down because the owners and neighbors couldn't afford to run the water, leading to the tragic deaths of a child and an elderly person.

3. Cochabamba is a city in Bolivia.

4. The groups of people protesting water privatization were farmers and indigenous communities.

5. The country where the US has allegedly established a military base to gain control over a major aquifer is Afghanistan.

6. The former president who owns thousands of acres of land in the same region is George W. Bush.

7. This region of the world has been described as the Middle East of Water.

8. The name of the company 'kicked out' of the region was Bechtel Corporation.

9. Ways to reduce water usage in the United States include implementing water-efficient technologies, promoting water conservation in agriculture, educating the public about water-saving habits, and investing in infrastructure to reduce leakage.

10. Approaching the question of water availability globally should recognize it as a fundamental right. While pricing mechanisms may be considered, they should not compromise access for vulnerable populations. A comprehensive approach involves conservation, sustainable management, and equitable distribution, ensuring the universal right to clean and safe water.