Comprehension Passage

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Read the passage below and answer questions 7 to 12

Water is one of the most important natural resources on earth. About 71 percent of the earth's surface is covered by water. However, only about 3 percent of this water is fresh water that can be used for drinking.

Many communities face water scarcity, especially during dry seasons. This has led to conflicts between communities sharing water sources. Governments have been drilling boreholes and building dams to address the water shortage.

Conserving water is everyone's responsibility. Simple actions like closing taps when not in use, harvesting rainwater, and recycling water can make a big difference. We must protect our water sources from pollution to ensure clean water for future generations.

  1. Question 1

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    What percentage of the earth's surface is covered by water?

    A. About 50 percent

    B. About 30 percent

    C. About 90 percent

    D. About 71 percent

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  2. Question 2

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    What fraction of the earth's water is fresh water?

    A. About 3 percent

    B. About 10 percent

    C. About 50 percent

    D. About 71 percent

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  3. Question 3

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    What has led to conflicts between communities?

    A. Polluting rivers

    B. Heavy rainfall

    C. Sharing water sources

    D. Building too many dams

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    C. Sharing water sources

  4. Question 4

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a way to conserve water?

    A. Pouring water on roads

    B. Cutting down trees near rivers

    C. Harvesting rainwater

    D. Using more water daily

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  5. Question 5

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    The word 'scarcity' as used in the passage means:

    A. Shortage

    B. Abundance

    C. Quality

    D. Depth

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  6. Question 6

    1 mark

    What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

    A. Water conservation is important

    B. Rain is the only source of water

    C. Drilling boreholes is easy

    D. Water is expensive

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    A. Water conservation is important

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