Vocab
Water Use
Agriculture
Pollution
Lead in Water
1
Water that flows over the land surface, eventually reaching streams, rivers, or other water bodies.
runoff
1
Percent of water on Earth that is freshwater.
a) 3% b) 30% c) 70% d) 100%
a) 3%
1
Watering of land to make it ready for agriculture.
irrigation
1
Example of point source water pollution.
varies:
discharge of pollutants directly into a water body from a sewage treatment plant pipe
1
One source of lead in drinking water.
varies:
water mains
service lines
solder or fixture (faucets)
2
Used water from bathtubs, showers, sinks, dishwashers, and clothes washers.
gray water
2
True or false. Eating meat reduces your water footprint.
False.
2
Usage that accounts for roughly 70% of freshwater withdrawals.
agriculture (irrigation)
2
Example of nonpoint source water pollution.
varies:
runoff from agricultural fields carrying excess fertilizers and pesticides into waterways
2
True or False. Water pipes is not a significant source of lead in Buffalo, NY.
false
3
Water containing sewage and other wastes from homes and industries.
wastewater
3
Example of virtual water.
varies
- Jeans: Making a pair of jeans requires a large amount of water, especially for cotton production.
3
Financial payments and other forms of support provided to farmers and agribusinesses, aimed at promoting specific farming practices, research, conservation, disaster aid, and more.
subsidies
3
Eutrophication occurs here.
estuaries, coastal waters, or shallow lakes
3
One way to find out if you have lead pipes or lead in your water.
varies:
check what your service line is made out of
request your service line be checked
interactive map
water testing
4
Fresh water not directly consumed but used to produce food and other products.
virtual water
4
Difference between direct and indirect use of water.
Direct water use is the water we directly consume or use in our daily activities like drinking, showering, and cooking, while indirect water use encompasses the water used to produce the goods and services we consume, such as food, electricity, and manufactured products.
4
Difference between flood irrigation and drip irrigation.
Flood irrigation inundates an entire field with water, while drip irrigation delivers water directly to plant roots through a network of tubes and emitters, resulting in significantly higher water efficiency and reduced waste.
4
Impact of plastic pollution on organisms.
varies:
affecting the health, reproduction, and survival of organisms
4
One health hazard caused by lead in your drinking water.
varies:
brain damage and nervous system damage, particularly in children, leading to developmental delays, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems
5
Overnourishment of aquatic ecosystems with plant nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates.
eutrophication
5
One way to use water more efficiently.
varies
5
One way to use water sustainably in agriculture.
5
One solution to combat plastic pollution in our oceans.
varies:
reducing single-use plastics or recycling properly
5
One practice to keep you safe from lead in your water.
varies:
use cold water for drinking & cooking
flush pipes before using water
filter