Water in SA

Question 1

Fill in the blank.

SA’s water resources are ______.

Answer 1

scarce

Question 2

Fill in the blank.

There is an _____ _______ for water as the population increases.

Answer 2

increasing demand

Question 3

Fill in the blank.

South African people must use water _____.

Answer 3

wisely

Question 4

How much water is used for agriculture and irrigation in SA?

Answer 4

52%

Question 5

How much does agriculture contribute to our economy in relation to how much water it uses?

Answer 5

It only contributes 3% to the economy, but uses 52% of our water.

Question 6

True or false:

Water scarcity is a worldwide problem.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

What is the mean annual rainfall in SA?

Answer 7

300mm-850mm

Question 8

Fill in the blank.

Each person consumes an average of ____l of water a day.

Answer 8

10

Question 9

What percentage of water usage in SA is used for domestic use?

Answer 9

10%

Question 10

Define ‘Environmental water use.’

Answer 10

The water that is needed to keep rivers flowing. If too much water if taken from a river, it stops flowing and plant and animal life downstream suffers.

Question 11

Define the ‘Domestic use of water.’

Answer 11

Water used in the home.

Question 12

Fill in the blank.

Rain flows into _____ and _____-.

Answer 12

rivers and lakes

Question 13

What is the largest river in KZN?

Answer 13

The Tugela river.

Question 14

How large is the Tugela river?

Answer 14

approx 29 100km^2

Question 15

Fill in the blank.

_____ __________ of the land around the rivers in SA has led to _____ of the rivers.

Answer 15

Poor management

pollution

Question 16

Fill in the blank.

__________ has caused soil erosion, which effects the _______ and flow of the water.

Answer 16

deforestation

quality

Question 17

Fill in the blank.

Deforestation has caused _____ _______, which effects the quality and ____ of the water.

Answer 17

soil erosion

flow

Question 18

this isn’t in the right deck but I don’t want to forget, so, umm:
What is a statistician?

Answer 18

Someone who works out statistics like the birth and death rates. They organise and interpret numerical data to prove useable information.
You have to be good at maths to be a statistician.

Question 19

What does it mean to use water responsibly?

Answer 19

Domestic, agricultural and industrial users should not waste or pollute water.

Question 20

How can one save water? Name 3 ways.

Answer 20

• use less water for showers or baths
• fix leaking taps
• plant indigenous plants that need less water to grow

Question 21

What can industries do to ensure that they save water?

Answer 21

Ensure that water is recycled and that waste products are disposed of correctly.

Question 22

What can farmers do to ensure that they save water?

Answer 22

They need to use efficient irrigation systems so that water doesn’t drain away or evaporate. Fertilisers and pesticides must be used with care.