Formative Assessment 2: Water in India

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Instructions

In 100-150 words, you are expected to express a succinct, informed response to the question, based on the module content and assigned readings. In most cases there will be no specific correct answer, but your stated position must be supported.

First read Chapter 8 in The Big Thirst. This chapter deals with water supply and water quality issues in India, with a primary focus on Delhi, a city of more than 20 million people, which is situated in the westernmost part of the Ganges watershed. As you may recall, in Module 8.1 we learned about the dependence of Bangladeshis on groundwater resources that, in large part, are contaminated by arsenic.

Also read the position paper linked below and incorporate any relevant information into your own analysis.

Question

Summarize the main issues in India with regard to water. How do India and Bangladesh in the Ganges Basin differ in their water distribution systems and water sources?  What would happen, do you think, if the monsoons failed for several years running?

Files

Contributing Factors in the Ongoing Water Conflict Between Bangladesh and India by Treadwell and Akanda

Submitting Your Paper

Bring your typed and printed paper to class.

Scoring and Rubric

Each answer will earn a maximum of 25 points, as described in the rubric below.

Rubric
Work Shown Possible Points
Provides a well-reasoned response to the question posed 10
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure 5
Includes one or more references to specific materials in Module or assigned reading 5
Appropriate length (100-150 words) 5