logo

Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice

Which factor most directly affects access to safe drinking water in rural areas?

Try the question first, then check the answer and practise the same topic again.

Show answerWater quality and availability revisionRevise the key idea

At a glance

MCQ

Type

cambridge_mcq

Style

Topic

Water quality and availability

Exam-style question

Try this first

Which factor most directly affects access to safe drinking water in rural areas?.

  1. A.Advanced water treatment plants
  2. B.Local water source quality
  3. C.High urban population
  4. D.International water treaties

Answer and explanation

Attempt the question first, then reveal the model answer and explanation.

Common mistake

No common mistake is linked to this question yet.

Related flashcards

Flashcard 1 of 6

Press Space to flip, arrows to move

Related practice questions

Question 1 of 5

Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.

0 of 3 attempted

Paper 1 structured question: Water quality and availability

Paper 1Theory3 marks

Description

Water Access in Two Regions

Region A has abundant freshwater sources and well-developed urban and rural water infrastructure. Region B has limited freshwater resources, with many rural areas lacking piped water and relying on untreated surface water.

RegionWater AvailabilityUrban AccessRural Access
Region AAbundantHighHigh
Region BLimitedModerateLow
  1. a

    Compare Compare the access to safe drinking water in urban and rural areas of Region A and Region B.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]