BBC Compacta Class 6 Solutions - Classroom Assignment- 9

1. Tick  the correct option for each of the following statements.
(a).
Ans: (iii) poster 

(b).
Ans: (ii) developing countries

(c).
Ans: (iv) 60 

(d).
Ans: (iv) pipelines 

(e).
Ans: (iv) rural areas in least developed countries 

(f).
Ans: (ii) diarrhoea 

(g).
Ans: (i) 03 

(h).
Ans: (ii) Options 1,2 and 5 

2.
Ans: 

1. Poor countries can invest in community-based water purification systems that make use of simple, low-cost technologies suitable for rural areas without complex infrastructure.
2. Governments can collaborate with international organizations and NGOs to fund and implement rainwater harvesting and storage projects to provide a sustainable supply of water.

3.
Ans: This is a personal question and would vary based on individual experiences. However, a common way to observe World Water Day in schools or communities could be through educational workshops, water conservation campaigns, clean-up drives for local water bodies, and the distribution of educational materials on the importance of water conservation. 

4.
Ans: 

1. Women are often the primary collectors, users, and managers of water in many rural households, especially in developing countries. The image might be aiming to reflect this reality and emphasize their central role in water management within communities.
2. It may also be to highlight the disproportionate impact that water scarcity has on women and girls, who are typically responsible for fetching water, often from distant sources, which can affect their education, health, and overall well-being.