Water, People, Places
Identify a way water connects people and places .....?
S
Spiritually
Identify two positives ways that water can impact the environment?
Increased drinking water for animals
Crop development and growth
Raise water catchment levels
Identify the three continents with the most deaths due to poor water sanitation?
Africa, Asia and South America
Explain one social impact of water scarcity?
Not having enough drinking water
Not having enough clean water to wash in
Becoming ill due to not having enough water or having poor water quality
Identify a way water connects people and places .....?
S
Socially
Identify two negative ways water can impact the environment?
Floods
Droughts
Natural disasters (Tsunami, cyclone)
Identify one continent with less than 0.1 % deaths due to poor water sanitation?
Australia, North America
What climate in Australia has the highest proportion?
Dry arid desert
Identify a way water connects people and places .....?
E
Economically
Explain how this person values water?
This person values water recreationally. They are using it for canoeing. They value water for enjoyment and entertainment.
Where does Australia get the most rain fall?
Coastal areas
Highly variable
Identify a way water connects people and places .....?
R
Recreationally
Explain how this person values water?
This person values water for religious purposes. The are using it for a baptism. Therefore it is valued for their religious beliefs and actions.
Where does Australia get the least amount of rainfall?
Central Australia, South Australia and Western Australia
What does sanitation relate to?
Hygiene and cleanlieness
Identify two ways water connects people and places .....?
C
A
Culturally and Aesthetically
What is water scarcity?
Water scarcity is when the levels of water do not meet the needs of a specific population. e.g. a community, continent or a country.
What is the highest and lowest mean (average) rainfall in Africa?
Highest = 1801 - 2000mm
Lowest = 51 - 100mm
What might happen to people's health in Africa with poor access to water and sanitation?
Loss of education
Poor health
Disease
Violence