Question

1. earthquake victims often are left without drinking water because ______.

○ sewage mixed with drinking water
○ soil has contaminated the water
○ salt water entered pipes
○ water pipes are ruptured

Explanation:

Earthquakes cause physical damage to infrastructure, and ruptured water pipes directly cut off the supply of safe drinking water for victims. The other options describe water contamination issues, but the most direct reason for being left without drinking water is the rupture of the delivery system.

Answer:

water pipes are ruptured