A - Human Pressures on Lakes and Aquifers Flashcards
How does population growth impact water resources?
Increases pressure on water resources, especially in specific locations.
Which regions face the highest increase in water stress?
Urban areas with rapid economic growth.
What percentage of the world’s freshwater does the MENA region have?
1.4% of the world’s freshwater.
How much of the world’s population lives in the MENA region?
Over 6%.
How many of the world’s 15 water-scarce countries are in MENA?
Twelve.
What is the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System?
A large aquifer under the Sahara Desert, over 2 million km².
What project could help the MENA region access more freshwater?
The Great Man-made River Project (Sahara to Libya).
List one pollutant that affects lakes.
Run-off from fertilizers, phosphates, sewage, oil, acidification, or industrial effluent.
Which countries are major sources of sulphur and nitrogen pollution?
China and India.
What regions have experienced acidification impacts from transboundary pollution?
Lakes in South Korea and Japan.
What percentage of lakes in the Asia-Pacific region suffer from eutrophication?
54%.
What percentage of lakes in Europe suffer from eutrophication?
53%.
What is the eutrophication rate for lakes in Africa?
28%.
What is the eutrophication rate for lakes in North America?
48%.
What is the eutrophication rate for lakes in South America?
41%.
