5.3. Economic Challenges

Try these first

1. 1.

   What percentage of the rural population in Bangladesh relies on tube wells?

   Hint

   Think about the reference to water supply in the discussion.

2. 2.

   What health issues are linked to drinking surface water?

   Hint

   Look for the diseases mentioned related to surface water.

3. 3.

   What is the primary reason for the shift to tube wells in Bangladesh?

   • To reduce expenses
   • To avoid waterborne diseases
   • To improve taste

   Hint

   Reflect on the health issues mentioned earlier.

4. 4.

   True or False: More than 20 million people in Bangladesh are affected by salinity intrusion.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the statistics shared about salinity in the water.

5. 5.

   Analyze how cultural attitudes influence the acceptance of alternative drinking water solutions in rural Bangladesh. What strategies could be employed to improve community buy-in?

   Hint

   Consider the motivations discussed in the class.

6. 6.

   Identify potential innovative technologies that could be implemented in Bangladesh to address the arsenic contamination issue. Discuss their advantages and limitations.

   Hint

   Think of the technologies mentioned in the community efforts discussion.