4.1. Impact of Arsenic and Salinity

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of water source did people in Bangladesh originally rely on for drinking?

   Hint

   Think about what is found above ground.

2. 2.

   What is one health issue associated with arsenic contamination?

   Hint

   Consider serious long-term effects of poison.

3. 3.

   What caused the shift from surface water to tube wells in Bangladesh?

   • a) Availability of tube wells
   • b) Health risks associated with surface water
   • c) Increase in water demand

   Hint

   Think about the reasons behind public health initiatives.

4. 4.

   True or False: All surface water in Bangladesh is safe to drink.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the explanation about water quality issues.

5. 5.

   Propose a multifaceted solution to address both arsenic contamination and salinity intrusion in Bangladesh.

   Hint

   Consider the layers of social, economic, and environmental challenges.

6. 6.

   Analyze the long-term effects of health risks due to arsenic exposure on the Bangladeshi economy.

   Hint

   Think about how a healthy population contributes to economic activity.