Quiz2 Test yourself and answer some questions about the drought and how to counteract its effects. If you have read our brochure, you will have no problem scoring a set of points. If you haven't done so yet, we invite you to read it - you can find the brochure HERE! 1. Expand the DECP acronym: drought effects and climate protection drought effects counteracting plan drought elimination and climate program drought on an ecological and cleaner planet None 2. How often is the drought effects counteracting plan updated? at least once every 3 years at least once every 4 years at least once every 5 years at least once every 6 years None 3. What is the average annual rainfall for Poland? 100 mm 300 mm 600 mm 1000 mm None 4. Long-term water deficiency in the soil that disrupts plant growth, development, and productivity is: biological drought plant drought agricultural drought agro-cultural drought None 5. Which types of drought are arranged in order of occurrence: atmospheric, agricultural, hydrological, hydrogeological hydrogeological, hydrological, agricultural, atmospheric atmospheric, hydrological, agricultural, hydrogeological agricultural, hydrogeological, hydrological, atmospheric None 6. Why is water retention crucial in counteracting the effects of drought? it enables the production of electricity through the use of water turbines it alleviates the effects of drought thanks to the accumulated water reserves it improves landscapes, water in the landscape alleviates the feeling of the problem of drought during drought it provides space for recreation and cultivates water spots None 7. Is the phenomenon of drought dangerous to the natural environment? no, nature has adapted to our climate and will cope on its own no, nature will adapt to changing conditions without a decrease in its quality yes, it can cause adverse effects such as the change and loss of some ecosystems, but in the long term it will adapt to the changed conditions, after all, oranges in the garden are an interesting idea yes, long-term droughts can cause the death of ecosystems, increase the risk of forest fires, and reduce agricultural production None 8. Do wetlands and their restoration play an important role in combating the effects of drought? no, even a wetland of several hectares is not important in the context of counteracting the effects of drought, which is a regional or supra-regional phenomenon yes, wetlands retain huge amounts of water – wetlands in Poland are able to store twice as much water as all the lakes in the country no, wetlands, by stopping the outflow of water, reduce its permeation into the aquifer yes, but their positive impact is limited only to the wetland area None 9. What is grey water? contaminated industrial water rainwater flowing from roofs water from sinks, showers, and washing machines that can be reused water purified in a sewage treatment plant, from the sanitary sewage system None 10. What can grey water be used for? grey water is polluted and cannot be reused grey water can be used to flush toilets grey water can be used in food production grey water can be used for hygiene purposes None 11. Should grass be mowed on the plot during a drought? no, mowing grass during droughts is more likely to damage the root system no, because longer grass retains moisture better and protects the soil from drying out yes, grass looks better and grows faster after mowing yes, shorter grass needs less water to grow after mowing None 12. Is replacing a lawn with a flower meadow beneficial in the context of counteracting the effects of drought? yes, flower meadows do not require intensive watering or frequent mowing, and they also have an extensive root system. Thanks to this, they bind moisture in the soil and protect against excessive evaporation of water from the soil no, flower meadows bind moisture in the soil poorly no, flower meadows require expensive maintenance, care, and constant watering no, flower meadows are unsightly and cause allergies None 13. Is it worth collecting rainwater? yes, rainwater can be used for cooking no, it is better to let the water drain into rivers as quickly as possible to counteract hydrological drought yes, any amount of rainwater collected or slowing down its runoff increases the level of water retention no, it is unfit for use None 14. What purposes can rainwater be used for? Choose the correct set: car washing, cooking drinking, laundry ering plants, flushing the toilet washing the terrace, drinking None 15. What solution in agriculture is considered one of the most water-saving and effective? classic surface irrigation drip irrigation irrigation through rain showers it is best not to water plants at all None 16. Why is education about drought so important? because only experts and scientists can make decisions about water management because it allows society to consciously take daily actions to reduce water consumption and protect water resources because it teaches that the problem of drought occurs only in tropical countries because it promotes the use of bottled water as the only safe source of drinking water None 17. Can each of us help to counteract the effects of drought? yes, through everyday habits such as saving water and using rainwater yes, but only if you live in rural areas, where there is a greater impact on the environment no, counteracting drought is a task only for institutions and large companies no, because individual actions are too small to have any significance on a regional scale None Time's up psm Quiz
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