Dirty Water Flashcards
Name one country where access to clean water is difficult.
Ethiopia/Afghanistan.
Where do people get their water from in poor countries?
Ponds or lakes.
…. people die every day, because they drink dirty water.
6000 people
In some parts of Africa, people spend … hours a day collecting water.
5 hours
Why is the water often dirty?
Rubbish has been thrown into the source and insects have laid eggs in it.
What problems can dirty water cause?
You could catch diseases, such as typhoid and cholera. You would also usually have diarrhea.
How do people get their water in poor countries?
They have to travel for a long time and fill up old bottles and cans. They would then have to take this heavy water back home for their family. This could cause problems with the spine etc.
