overconsumption
who uses the most fresh water?
agriculture
(agriculture represents 70% of global freshwater withdrawls)
what are some effects climate change has on water?
rising sea levels, ocean acidification, temperature increase
what effects does habitat damage have on biodiversity?
it decreases biodiversity as it kills species and/ or puts them out of their homes, forcing them to relocate
what is feedstock impairment?
it refers to the decrease in value/usability of feedstock
what is eutrophication?
eutrophication is when there is an excess of nitrogen/ phosphorus that enters a water body, promoting algae growth
what is climate change?
the long term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
what is an example of aquatic habitat destruction?
building of dams
what effects does feedstock impairment have on water?
increased amount of waste that leaches in lot water, leading to additional water having to be used
what are the effects of eutrophication?
lack of biodiversity due to aquatic life dying from lack of oxygen
what causes climate change?
greenhouse gasses trap the suns heat in the atmosphere
why does bottom trawling cause habitat damage?
it scrapes along the ocean floor, wrecking the habitats
what are some ways that water can be contaminated?
microplastics and waste water (grey water)
how does climate change affect water?
the rising temperatures affect precipitation patterns and the entire water cycle