Topic 1: The Flow of Water
The Flow of Water: Balancing Scarcity, Use, and Waste
Section titled “The Flow of Water: Balancing Scarcity, Use, and Waste”This topic explores how human systems like households, agriculture, industry, and public infrastructure interact with water resources, and what happens when access and usage is imbalanced. Using data, reports, and real-world examples, these materials highlight patterns of shortage, overconsumption, and inefficiency around the world.
Goal: Consider how decisions surrounding water use affect health, food security, and long-term sustainability across communities.
Source Materials
Section titled “Source Materials”Questions will be asked from the following:
- How AI Uses Our Drinking Water - BBC World Service (YouTube)
- Water Scarcity - World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- Drinking Water - World Health Organization (WHO)
- Water Scarcity in Agriculture: The Greatest Threat to Global Food Security - University of Tennessee (PDF)
- The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024: Water for Prosperity and Peace (PDF)
- The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024: Facts, Figures, and Action Examples - UNESCO
What’s Fair Game
Section titled “What’s Fair Game”All information in the materials is testable, including:
- Graph/figure content (labels, numbers, statistics)
- Dates
- Numbers and statistics
- Names and backgrounds of speakers or individuals mentioned
- Definitions for key terms
Key Themes to Study
Section titled “Key Themes to Study”- AI and data center water consumption
- Global water scarcity patterns
- Agricultural water use
- Drinking water access and safety
- Water sustainability solutions
- Community impacts of water stress
Competition Rules
Section titled “Competition Rules”See the Quiz Bowl page for full competition rules and scoring.
Contact
Section titled “Contact”For questions about the materials: hkhattak@getmistified.com