Water Resources 1
The majority of water on earth.
Salt Water
Water is used without removing it from rivers, lakes, etc...
Examples: hydro-electricity, transportation, recreation, fisheries
In-Stream
Too much Phosphorous and Nitrogen is entering Lake Winnipeg causing blue-green _______________.
Algae Blooms
The most obvious form of water pollution that can include floating garbage, old tires, paper litter, pop cans, bottles, amongst many others.
Physical
_______ people currently live without access to clean water.
2.2 billion
Percentage of fresh water on Earth.
2.5%
Largest lake in South America.
Lake Titicaca
Small freshwater mollusks with distinct zig-zag markings on the shell.
Zebra Mussells
Refers to bacteria and viruses that enter lakes and rivers from a variety of sources. The largest source is from sewage of cities and towns.
About 20% of Canadian cities put their raw sewage into lakes and rivers without any treatment and other cities may not have adequate treatment.
Biological
________ people live without access to a safe toilet.
3.5 billion
The three forms of fresh water.
Surface Water
Polar Regions (Ice)
Underground Aquifers
Which two factors are contributing to the loss of wetlands?
Farms
Urban Areas
___________ are the lifeblood of human civilizations. They supply water to cities, farms, and factories.
Rivers
The most dangerous form of water pollution. These are often colourless, odourless, and tasteless in water, but they can be deadly.
Pesticides and herbicides are two common sources of chemical pollution.
Chemical
Women and girls spend 200 million hours every day.....
Collecting water
Majority of water use comes from?
Agriculture
Name the five main drainage basins of Canada.
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Hudson Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Agriculture consumes approximately _____% of our freshwater usage. Most of this is due to irrigation.
75%
Percentage of plastic bottles that don't get recycled properly.
80%
More than ________ people die each year from water, sanitation and hygiene-related diseases
1 million
The amount of water an average Canadian uses per day (litres) when considering all aspects of water use.
4500 litres
Which drainage basin do we live in?
Hudson Bay
What are the four water resolutions for a more sustainable planet?
Reduce Outdoor Watering
Eat less meat
Limit Food Waste
Support Sustainable Companies
What disease is attributed to a lack of clean water and sanitation and kills a child every 90 seconds?
Diarrhea
Largest lake in Canada.
Lake Superior