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What fraction of the world's population does NOT have a tap inside their home?
At least two thirds
Which country listed in the chart uses the most water per person each day?
The United States (575 litres)
In dry areas south of the Sahara Desert, how far do women and children walk to fetch water?
12 kilometres
Why do you think women and children, rather than men, are usually tasked with fetching water in these regions?
Open answer / Discussion (e.g., traditional gender roles, daily domestic responsibilities)
Name two diseases mentioned in the text that are spread by dirty water.
Any two: Cholera, typhoid, dysentery, diarrhoea
How many children die each day from diseases spread by polluted water?
About 70,000 children
What river in India is shown in the photo where people wash clothes, dishes, and themselves?
The Ganges River
Why is taking salt out of sea water so expensive?
Desalination plants and the process require a lot of energy, technology, and equipment.
What is the special name for ancient water stored deep underneath the Sahara and Arabian Deserts?
Fossil water
Do you think natural water should belong to everyone for free, or is it fair for water companies to charge us for it?
Open answer / Discussion (e.g., water itself is natural, but cleaning and delivering it through pipes costs money)
How do charities make sure new underground wells do not become polluted like local wells?
They line them with piping and cover them.
What eco-friendly power source is used in some villages to power water pumps?
Solar panels (sunlight)
What is a pit latrine, and why are they built in areas without sewers?
It is a simple hole-in-the-ground toilet used where there is no running water or sewage system.
If you had to design a poster to raise money for clean water projects, what key message or visual would you use to convince people to donate?
Open answer / Discussion (e.g., showing the contrast between daily water consumption or focusing on helping children stay healthy)
What percentage or fraction of people in the world do NOT have access to a toilet?
One in three people (about 33%)
How many hours each day might a woman in rural India spend fetching and carrying water?
About 5 hours (out of a 20-hour workday)
