Water Distribution
This reservoir contains ~97% of Earth’s water.
What are the oceans?
Water security is the ability to access sufficient quantities of this type of water.
What is clean water?
Climate change affects water security mainly by altering this.
What are rainfall patterns?
The most immediate agricultural impact of water shortages.
What is reduced crop yield?
This type of irrigation reduces water loss by delivering water directly to plant roots.
What is drip irrigation?
This form of fresh water makes up the majority of Earth’s fresh water.
What are ice sheets and glaciers?
One sector whose water needs must be supported for a country to be water secure.
What is agriculture, manufacturing, sanitation, or healthcare?
This environmental event can contaminate water supplies due to overflow and debris.
What is flooding?
Name one disease caused by contaminated water.
What is cholera or diarrhea?
Large man‑made structures that store water for later use.
What are reservoirs or dams?
Fresh water stored underground is called this.
What is groundwater (or aquifers)?
This term refers to water that is safe and accessible for basic needs.
What is water security?
The largest user of fresh water among all human sectors.
What is agriculture?
Water insecurity can cause this severe form of food shortage that leads to widespread hunger.
What is famine?
A low‑cost method in rural areas where people collect water from roofs or surfaces.
What is rainwater harvesting?
This type of water makes up only a tiny percentage of Earth’s water but is essential for rainfall.
What is atmospheric water?
A country with good water security can maintain adequate levels of these two essential systems.
What are food production and sanitation?
(Other acceptable: manufacturing, healthcare)
Over‑irrigation can cause this harmful buildup that destroys soil.
What is salinization?
When livestock die due to lack of water, this economic sector is directly harmed.
What is agriculture or food production?
International agreements are especially important when water sources cross these.
What are national borders?
Name two examples of surface fresh water other than glaciers.
What are lakes, rivers, swamps/marshes, or permafrost? (Any two)
Explain in one sentence why atmospheric water is important to water security.
What is because it drives rainfall patterns and the global water cycle?
Explain how deforestation affects water availability.
What is it reduces infiltration and disrupts the water cycle?
Explain how water insecurity can lead to malnutrition.
What is because reduced crop yields and food shortages limit nutrient intake?
Explain how poverty reduction improves water security.
What is by giving communities access to infrastructure and the ability to afford clean water?