General Information
Why is water and its conservation important?
It is an essential, finite resource required by humans, animals, ecosystems, and habitats.
Jordan is the ______ most water scarce country in the world.
Second
How many people in India don't have access to clean water?
342 million
Which # Sustainable Development Goal is "ensur[ing] availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”?
#6
How many liters of water do the refugees at the Azraq and Zaatari refugee camps receive, respectively?
Azraq: 55 liters of water/person/day
Zaatari: 45 liters of water/person/day
How many trips and liters of water does an Indian rural women have to take on average in a day?
6 trips per day, carrying 15 liters each time
What is an effect of the water crisis on women?
Physical strain from water collection, distraction from school and work, reproductive health issues, safety concerns, and psychological stress
What is the name of the sea experiencing decreasing water levels?
Dead Sea
Why is the Ganges River a prominent water source?
Agricultural, irrigation, cultural, and religious value
What does WASH stand for?
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene system
What are Bedouin women responsible for that makes them vulnerable to the water crisis?
Managing livestock and the family's water supply
What is the name of the concept where resources are depleted quickly if individuals act in self-interest?
Tragedy of the commons
What is one recommendation for what needs to be done to ensure gender equality within water issues?
Multiple-use water systems, implementation of WASH programs, monitoring systems, funding gender mainstreaming, and educating women
How can you classify half of Jordan's water supply?
"Non-revenue" water
What is one thing Indian policymakers can do to address the water crisis?
Improve access to land, encourage women's cooperatives, and value local knowledge