Drought Report
What does "low precipitation" mean?
Lack of water or snow
In Decade of Drought, we learned that this region faced a famine resulting in between 50,000 and 250,000 deaths
Eastern Africa
Which activity uses 5 gallons of water per minute?
a. Brushing your teeth
b. Taking a shower
c. Washing clothes
B. Taking a shower
Where does all INDOOR water go normally?
The sewer system
Define famine
Shortage of food, lack of food, no food, etc.
It is mostly saltwater and we need freshwater to drink and give crops.
In 2014, Spain faced an awful drought killing many of their crops. Which product rose sharply as a consequence?
Olive oil
Which of these items uses the most indirect water?
a. A pair of jeans
b. A pound of hamburger
c. A desktop computer
Desktop!
What is an infographic?
A picture that gives you information.
Define deplete
To use up, to take away, to empty, etc.
The article stated that over the last 100 years, scientists have seen rising temperatures leading to less precipitation, this is known as...
Climate change
In 2014, Brazil lost a large amount of coffee crops due to drought. This caused a _______increase in coffee price.
a. 6%
b. 20%
c. 54%
d. 70%
D. 70%
Reducing the amount of water we use directly is an important step in _______________ water.
(Hint: starts with a C)
Conserving
In Big Spring, Texas, the toilet to tap program saves Texas how much water daily?
2 million gallons/40% of what they consume.
Define reservoir
A place where water is stored for future use, a place that keeps water, etc.
List HOW drought causes refugees, disease, AND famine.
Refugees- forced to leave their homes due to lack of food and water.
Disease- Without clean drinking and cleaning water, we can develop diseases.
Famine- When we do not have water to give to crops, they die!
In 2014, China faced a drought that destroyed most of the __________________ which is where most of the corn, wheat, and soybean crops of China are grown.
Bread Basket
What is the difference between direct and indirect water use?
Direct water use is when you interact with the water whereas indirect water use is water used to make things that we use.
Which processes happen during the New Treatment Plant?
Filtration, decontamination, and testing.
Define contaminated
Something that is made dirty, something polluted, etc.
List the FOUR causes of drought AND the THREE effects of drought from this article.
Causes: low precipitation, climate change, water quality, and high demand.
Effects: famine, refugees, and disease.
FIVE states in the U.S. Southwest made laws preventing overuse of water. Name THREE of them.
Options: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado.
If you brush your teeth for ten minutes, take a ten- minute shower, and flush the toilet three times a day, how much water do you use?
70 gallons.
What are the four steps in the toilet to tap program that we learned about?
1. Water Use
2. Sewage Treatment Plant
3. New Treatment Plant
4. Water Treatment Plant
Define irrigation
A way to supply water to areas, watering something, etc.