Values of Water
Define: Water's recreational value. Give an example.
Valuing water for its entertainment. E.g. surfing
List the three states of water and provide an example of each.
Solid - ice; liquid - ocean; gas - water vapour
Provide an example of how water connects people to places through transport.
What is water scarcity?
A lack of water, or a lack of clean available water.
Driest Continent in the world
Antarctica
Define: Water's aesthetic value. Give an example.
Valuing water for its great beauty. E.g. waterfalls.
Provide an example of ground water and surface water.
Surface: ocean, river, lake, etc. Ground: aquifer, geyser, artesian, bore, etc.
Identify one way that people positively impact water sources. Explain how this is a positive impact.
E.g. Dams - provide a controlled fresh source of available water
Explain the "recycling water" sustainable water strategy.
Filtering water so that it can be reused for a variety of purposes.
In graphing, what does the term "trend" mean?
The general pattern observed in the graph.
Define: Water's economic value. Give an example.
The value of water used to drink, to wash, for use in agriculture and industry OR $$$
What percentage of the Earth's water is available?
1%
Provide an example of how water connects people to places through leisure.
E.g. People are connected to oceans to engage in leisure activities such as surfing.
Explain the desalination process.
Removing the salt from salt water to provide fresh water.
What is Bundaberg's main water supply?
The Burnett River.
Define: Water's cultural value. Give an example.
Valuing water for its historical connections. E.g. ancient fish traps.
What is the difference between available and potential water? Give an example of each.
Available water is fresh water that is able to be consumed. E.g. fresh water lake. Potential water is water that is not ready to be used yet. E.g. salt water
Provide an example of how water connects people to places through agriculture.
E.g. Water allows crops on farms to grow. People are connected to these farms when they eat this produce.
List 4 strategies for sustainable water management. (Ways to prevent water scarcity).
Water restrictions, desalination, recycling water, dam control, increase water costs, transporting water, etc.
Most rainfall occurs on the coast of Australia, particularly the eastern and northern coasts. Central Australia receives the least amount of rainfall.
Define: Water's spiritual value. Give an example.
Valuing connection to water through beliefs and thoughts. E.g. baptism.
Water can be both a renewable and non-renewable resource. Explain.
Water is a renewable resource because the planet will always have the same amount of water. But it can be non-renewable if it is not used sustainably.
List two ways that people negatively impact water sources. Explain how they both impact the environment.
e.g. Pollution - Oil spills cause animals to die.
e.g. Erosion - destruction of riverbanks impact animal habitats.
List a social, economic and environmental factor for building a dam. (Positive or negative).
E.g. Social - creates an area for recreational activities; Economic - costs a lot of money; environmental - can cause habitat disruption.
Many communities in Africa have a limited supply of clean water. List three implications for people living in these communities.
1. Have to walk long distances to access clean water.
2. Often drink dirty water causing sickness.
3. Dehydration, potentially resulting in death.