Water fact Comprehension questions

25/08/2012 16:52

Please,  answer these questions in complete sentences, based on the
information given in the reading. 

WATER FACT COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
(from www.water.org)

1. According to the most recent Global Environment Outlook
report, what percent of the world’s population lives in countries
suffering from moderate- to-high water stress?
2. Which three infectious waterborne diseases are responsible for
80% of illnesses and deaths in the developing world?
3. Worldwide, approximately how many tons of waste is deposited
in freshwater sources each day?
4. What four factors help explain the extensive loss of water in
many agricultural practices?
5. Which two types of agricultural run-off residues contribute to the
contamination of freshwater resources?
6. What factors make conserving and managing freshwater
resources difficult?
7. Develop three recommendations or strategies to better protect
freshwater as a scarce resource.