The Role of the Government and Other Water Providers (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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Which act created the legal framework for water management in South Africa?
Which act created the legal framework for water management in South Africa?
National Water Act of 1998
What is the Department of Water Affairs responsible for?
What is the Department of Water Affairs responsible for?
Building dams & transferring water
How many litres of free water does each South African home receive monthly?
How many litres of free water does each South African home receive monthly?
6,000 litres
What problem do inter-basin water transfers address?
What problem do inter-basin water transfers address?
Uneven distribution of rainfall
How much water will Lesotho Highlands transfer annually when completed?
How much water will Lesotho Highlands transfer annually when completed?
935 million cubic metres
How many stages are in the water purification process?
How many stages are in the water purification process?
Five stages
What happens during the coagulation stage of water purification?
What happens during the coagulation stage of water purification?
Chemicals make particles cluster
How much could be saved by maintaining infrastructure instead of building new dams?
How much could be saved by maintaining infrastructure instead of building new dams?
Up to 30%
Which is NOT listed as a municipal water provision challenge?
Which is NOT listed as a municipal water provision challenge?
High rainfall variability
What is the primary responsibility of water boards?
What is the primary responsibility of water boards?
Purifying water