Practice Impact Of Surface Water Dependency (3.2) - Information for Disaster Preparedness

Practice: Impact of Surface Water Dependency

Lesson 3.2Information for Disaster Preparedness

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Question 1.
What are two main sources of water used in Bangladesh historically?
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Think about natural water bodies.
Question 2.
Name one health risk associated with drinking arsenic-contaminated water.
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Consider the long-term effects of toxins.
3Question 3.
What led to the promotion of tube wells in Bangladesh?
- Contamination of surface water
- Excessive rainfall
- Increased population
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Think back to the health issues that prompted the change.
4Question 4.
True or False: Most of the population in Bangladesh now relies on surface water.
- True
- False
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Recall the numbers discussed regarding water sources.
Question 5.
Design a community program to educate rural populations about the health risks of arsenic in drinking water and the importance of safe water practices.
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Consider local resources when designing the program.
Question 6.
Assess the environmental factors that contribute to the salinity of surface waters in Bangladesh and propose strategies to mitigate these effects.
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Link your strategies to actual practices seen in similar environments.

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