Water scarcity
what percent of the earths water is fresh water?
3%
what is the main cause of water pollution?
industrial waste, agricultural runoff, or sewage
what is the most common desalination method
reserve osmosis
what is the UN's goal for water access by 2030?
clean water and sanitation for all
what is the largest freshwater lake in the world?
Lake Baikal
name one major cause of water scarcity?
climate change, overuse, or pollution
name one harmful effect of water pollution
disease outbreaks or ecosystem damage
name a country that heavily relies on deslaination?
Saudi Arabia, UAE, or Israel
Name a global organization focused on water conservation
UNICEF or WHO
How many liters of water does a person need daily for survival?
Around 2-4 liters
what is the term for underground water sources?
Aquifers
what is eutrophication
excess nutrients in water causing algal blooms
what is one major drawback of desalination?
high energy consumption or brine disposal
what international agreement aims to protect the world's freshwater resources?
the Ramsar convention
what percent of the human body is made of water?
about 60%
which continent has the highest number of water-scarce countries?
Africa
which chemical, used in agriculture, often contaminates water sources?
pesticides or fertilizers
what is the byproduct of desalination?
Brine
what is the main goal of the water framework directive in Europe?
Protect and improve water quality
what is the term for recycling wastewater for drinking?
water reclamation or potable reuse
what is the process of removing salt from seawater called?
Desalination
name one international effort to reduce water pollution?
clean water act (ACU) water programs
what is a sustainable energy source that can power desalination?
solar or wind energy
name one country with strict water conservation laws
Singapore or Australia
what country has the highest freshwater reserves?
Brazil