The Sustainable Use of Water (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does sustainable water use focus on rather than building new dams?
What does sustainable water use focus on rather than building new dams?
Efficiency & conservation
Which problem causes municipalities to lose large amounts of water?
Which problem causes municipalities to lose large amounts of water?
Leaking pipes
How much did Joburg Water plan to spend upgrading its water infrastructure?
How much did Joburg Water plan to spend upgrading its water infrastructure?
Over R5-billion
What effect do poisonous chemicals have on water purification?
What effect do poisonous chemicals have on water purification?
Takes longer & costs more to purify
How many litres of acid mine water does Emalahleni Plant process daily?
How many litres of acid mine water does Emalahleni Plant process daily?
25 million litres
What are invasive aliens?
What are invasive aliens?
Plants introduced that crowd out locals
When was the Working for Water Programme launched?
When was the Working for Water Programme launched?
1995
What positive result has Working for Water achieved?
What positive result has Working for Water achieved?
Increased stream flow
What household practice helps use water sustainably?
What household practice helps use water sustainably?
Fix dripping taps promptly
Why should you water plants in the evening?
Why should you water plants in the evening?
Evaporation rates are lower