Water Pollution
What is a major source of water pollution in Southwest Asia?
dumping of garbage and sewage
What does it mean to have unequal access to water?
Some countries like Turkey and Syria have more water available to them than other countries
What is irrigation?
A system of watering crops or plants
Why is access to clean drinking water important for health?
You need it for hydration
Name one solution to reduce water pollution.
Create landfills to throw the trash in and figure out other ways to fertilize plants.
How does industrial waste contribute to water pollution?
It adds industrial waste to the water.
Which country in Southwest Asia has the most limited access to freshwater?
Jordan
How does water pollution affect irrigation practices?
They're not able to use the polluted water so it's making the water more scarce for irrigation. If they use the water they have to filter it and that makes it more expensive.
What are some common sources of drinking water in Southwest Asia?
Use of the process of desalination, aquifers, fossil water
How can communities improve access to clean water?
By not dumping trash, using less chemical fertilizer or change the chemical fertilizer.
Name one chemical commonly found in polluted water.
Petroleum
How does geography influence water access in Southwest Asia?
Their location on the river determines access. The further away they are the less access they have.
Why is irrigation important for agriculture in Southwest Asia?
With irrigation they can ration the water for farming.
How does climate change impact drinking water in Southwest Asia?
It causes prolonged droughts.
What role does technology play in water management?
Us of desalination plants.
Explain how water pollution affects marine life in the region.
Garbage and sewage kills marine life.
Describe one challenge faced by people without access to clean water.
They develop diseases
Explain the relationship between irrigation and food security in the region.
If they don't have enough water to irrigate the crops they won't have enough food.
Explain the role of desalination in providing drinking water.
Desalination removes salt from sea water to leave fresh water for drinking.
Describe one government policy that could address water issues.
Government can outlaw certain chemicals in fertilizer.
What are the long-term effects of water pollution on human health?
Diseases which lead to death.
How can unequal access to water lead to social conflict?
Countries receiving less water because of dams are going to want to fight for their right to water.
How can inefficient irrigation systems lead to environmental degradation?
Irrigation can cause erosion
What are some health issues caused by contaminated drinking water?
Cholera, Diarrhea, dysentery, and hepatitis A
How can international cooperation help solve water-related problems in Southwest Asia?
Countries can ensure equal distribution of resources.