OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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In the aftermath of a natural disaster, such as severe flooding or a major hurricane, aid agencies make it a priority to bring drinking water to the affected population immediately. Biotechnology-based tests and filters for clean water become especially useful after natural disasters.Why is drinking water a priority if the flood or hurricane has left huge amounts of water behind?
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Bringing water is a show of concern and allows the aid agencies to get into affected areas and assess the needs of the population.
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Many life-threatening diseases such as cholera and dysentery are transmitted from person to person through contaminated drinking water.
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The water left behind is generally untreated and therefore people refuse to drink it, leading to problems caused by heat and dehydration.
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People tend to forget to drink enough water when they are in stressful situations which can make any diseases they already have much worse.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bringing water is a show of concern and allows the aid agencies to get into affected areas and assess the needs of the population. Many life-threatening diseases such as cholera and dysentery are transmitted from person to person through contaminated drinking water.
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