4.1. Information Sources

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is rainwater harvesting?

   Hint

   Think about water collection methods during the rainy season.

2. 2.

   Name one barrier to accessing clean water.

   Hint

   Consider factors affecting poor communities.

3. 3.

   What is a major reason for people in Bangladesh not adopting tube wells?

   • They have plenty of surface water
   • Tube wells are too expensive
   • They don't trust government agencies

   Hint

   Consider historical advice against surface water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Rainwater harvesting can help during periods of little rainfall.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how water can be stored.

5. 5.

   Analyze the long-term socio-economic effects of widespread adoption of rainwater harvesting in Bangladesh.

   Hint

   Consider how better health can affect work and education.

6. 6.

   Design a community-based program to educate families about the risks of surface water versus the benefits of rainwater harvesting.

   Hint

   What educational strategies could help change people's perceptions?