Water in the World - Water Basics
Approximately what percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?
3%
Which industry uses the most freshwater globally?
Agriculture.
What is a dam used for?
Storing and regulating water for human use.
What does interconnection mean?
A link or relationship between people, places or environments.
What is tourism?
Travelling to places outside your usual environment for leisure, business or other purposes.
What does ICT stand for?
Information and Communication Technology
What is evaporation?
The process of liquid water changing into water vapour.
What is water scarcity?
When there is not enough suitable water to meet people's needs.
What is desalination?
Removing salt from seawater to produce freshwater.
Name TWO ways people can be connected to a place.
Family, culture, travel, work, sport or technology.
Name ONE economic benefit of tourism.
Creates jobs or brings money to local businesses.
Name TWO products that Australia imports from other countries.
Clothing, electronics, cars or machinery.
What is precipitation?
Water falling from clouds as rain, snow, sleet or hail.
Name TWO factors that affect water availability.
Rainfall, climate, drought, population, pollution or infrastructure.
Name TWO ways households can conserve water.
Shorter showers, fixing leaks, water-efficient appliances or collecting rainwater.
What is the difference between a physical and a digital connection?
Physical connections involve travel or being present, while digital connections involve technology.
What is overtourism?
When too many tourists visit a place, causing problems for people or the environment.
Explain how the internet allows people to connect globally.
People can communicate, share information, work and purchase goods across countries instantly.
Surface water is found in rivers, lakes and dams; groundwater is stored underground in soil and rock.
Explain how climate change can affect water availability.
It can change rainfall patterns, increase droughts and evaporation, and reduce reliable supplies.
Explain ONE environmental problem affecting the Murray–Darling Basin.
Low river flows, pollution, drought or excessive water extraction can harm ecosystems and cause fish deaths.
Explain ONE way transport technology has increased interconnections.
Faster and cheaper transport allows more people and goods to travel between places.
Describe ONE positive and ONE negative impact of tourism.
Positive: Creates jobs and brings money to local businesses.
Negative: Causes pollution, overcrowding or damage to natural environments.
What is westernisation?
The spread or adoption of Western cultural practices, lifestyles and ideas.
Explain why freshwater is considered a renewable but limited resource.
It is replenished by the water cycle, but only a small amount is easily accessible and supplies can be depleted or polluted.
Explain why two places receiving similar rainfall may have different levels of water security.
Differences in infrastructure, population, storage, pollution, water management or access to technology.
Explain TWO ways the Murray–Darling Basin Plan aims to improve water management.
It limits how much water can be taken from rivers and aims to return more water to the environment to protect ecosystems and wildlife.
Explain how globalisation can change the culture of a place.
Global connections spread foods, languages, traditions and lifestyles, which can change local cultures.
Explain TWO ways a tourist destination can manage tourism sustainably.
Limit visitor numbers, improve waste management, promote ecotourism or protect natural areas.
Explain ONE positive and ONE negative impact of global trade on people or environments.
Positive: more jobs, income or product choice. Negative: pollution, emissions or poor working conditions.