Random #1
Name 3 types of freshwater sources found on Earth
Rivers, lakes and glaciers
Name one economic activity that relies heavily on water:
Manufacturing and industry, agriculture, energy production, mining, tourism and recreation, construction
How does urban growth put pressure on water resources?
Increased demand leads to overuse, pollution and challenges in delivering clean water.
An aquifer is:
An underground layer of water-bearing rock or sediment that stores groundwater
Name a social benefit provided by clean and accessible water:
Health and hygiene including sanitation and prevention of diseases
Name one way people are connected to places:
Travel, communication, culture and trade
Name all 3 main stages of the water cycle
Evaporation, condensation and precipitation
Compare the difference between el nino and la nina:
El Nino is a climate pattern that causes warmer and drier conditions in Australia whilst La Nina is a climate pattern that causes cooler than average sea surface temperature in central and eastern Pacific Ocean. It increases rainfall and chances of floods.
Why do people travel for work or study?
To access opportunities, resources or learn new skills
Water scarcity is:
When there is not enough water available for people's needs
Identify the different types of water scarcity:
Physical (not enough water in the environment) and economic (resources or infrastructure isn't available to access water) scarcity
Transport connects places through:
Roads, railways, ships and planes linking cities and countries
How can water shortages affect local economies?
It can lead to reduced crop yields, increased food prices and shop losses.
The water cycle is:
The continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, land and oceans.
Ports are important for interconnections through:
The import and export of goods and services.