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Significant ideas:
The supplies of freshwater resources are inequitably available and unevenly distributed, which can lead to conflict and concerns over water security.
Freshwater resources can be sustainably managed using a variety of different approaches.
Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge and understanding:
Access to an adequate freshwater supply varies widely.
Climate change may disrupt rainfall patterns and further affect this access.
As populations, irrigation and industrialization increase, the demand for fresh water increases.
Freshwater supplies may become limited through contamination and unsustainable abstraction.
Water supplies can be enhanced through reservoirs, redistribution, desalination, artificial recharge of aquifers and rainwater harvesting schemes. Water conservation (including grey-water recycling) can help to reduce demand but often requires a change in attitude by the water consumers.
The scarcity of water resources can lead to conflict between human populations, particularly where sources are shared.
Shared Water Resources and International Conflict Case Study Activity
Research an international conflict caused by sharing water resources. Use this selection of OneTab sources. Be ready to tell your classmates about the following:
Background information
Facts and figures
Reactions and impacts
Please complete you case study on the google doc in google classroom found here.
After Shock - Nepal's Untold Water Story by Water Aid Activity
For this activity you need to complete the pre and post questions on the After Shock VR documentary.
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