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21 Cards in this Set
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How many people die each year from diseases related to water scarcity?
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two million
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What is one of the big issues in the Middle East that makes scarce water supplies even more difficult?
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Over population
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In parts of the Middle East water is more valuable than what?
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Gold
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According to some, there is water available in the Middle East so what is the problem?
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It is not distributed evenly
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What fraction of water is used in Italy for agriculture?
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three-fourths
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The Israelis only grow crops that use ____ water
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little
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When is it predicted that no water will be allocated in Israel for agriculture?
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2010
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In Israel what are swimming pools a symbol of?
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Scarce water supply
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How much water does the World Health Organization require per day for drinking, cleaning and washing?
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50 liters
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Namibia
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A country where there is war without bloodshed.
Named after a desert, there are no rivers or oceans and they have some areas where it has not rained in 5 years. |
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What is the name of the water conservation campaign in Namibia?
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Water Wise
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How much of the rainfall that is received in Namibia can be used?
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Only 3%
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Of the ninety conflicts in the world how many are related to water?
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Over half
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What percent of the earth's water is salt?
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97.5%
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Why is 99% of the earths fresh water unavailable?
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Because it is locked in polar ice or underground
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The amount of polluted water that is beyond recovery is equal to ________?
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The amount of water we use
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How much water do humans need per day for cooking and cleaning?
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50 liters
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How much of Africa's population does not have enough clean water?
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two-thirds
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How many people in the world can not find enough water to drink?
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one million
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Some people believe that a water shortage may lead to what?
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A water war
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What percent of the earth's water is fresh water?
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3.5%
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