Water supply problems: emerging or developing countries (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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How many people globally lack access to safe water?
How many people globally lack access to safe water?
2.2 billion (1 in 3 people)
How many children under 5 die yearly from diarrhoea caused by contaminated water?
How many children under 5 die yearly from diarrhoea caused by contaminated water?
440,000 children
What are the three primary water supply problems in developing countries?
What are the three primary water supply problems in developing countries?
Untreated water, pollution & low rainfall
Which region is most affected by the water crisis?
Which region is most affected by the water crisis?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Which diseases are caused by consuming untreated water?
Which diseases are caused by consuming untreated water?
Cholera, typhoid & dysentery
What percentage of access to safe water do most developed countries achieve?
What percentage of access to safe water do most developed countries achieve?
Over 90%
Which agricultural practices contribute to water pollution in developing countries?
Which agricultural practices contribute to water pollution in developing countries?
Unregulated fertilisers & pesticides
In which year did copper mining in Zambia contaminate local water supplies?
In which year did copper mining in Zambia contaminate local water supplies?
2006
What causes contamination due to lack of proper sanitation systems?
What causes contamination due to lack of proper sanitation systems?
Human & animal waste entering water sources
What factors contribute to low annual rainfall problems?
What factors contribute to low annual rainfall problems?
Climate change, seasonal variations & pop.
Which Sahel region countries regularly experience extreme water shortages?
Which Sahel region countries regularly experience extreme water shortages?
Chad & Mali
How has climate change affected rainfall patterns in developing regions?
How has climate change affected rainfall patterns in developing regions?
Intensified patterns with droughts & floods