Do we have enough water and conserving water Flashcards
1
Q
How much of the water can we use?
A
less than 1% is used for residential, agricultural and commercial use
2
Q
What is expected in the next 50 years?
A
the world population is going to grow by another 40-50% and the increasing demand for water will have serious consequences on the environment
3
Q
October 2019
A
dams were at 10-60% below 2018’s levels
4
Q
January 2020
A
some rain has fallen and some reservoirs are filling again but the forecast is for more dry weather —-> regions and cities across South Africa could soon be facing Day Zero
5
Q
South Africa
A
South Africa relies on its rainwater, levels of which are unpredictable, unevenly distributed, and decreasing as a result of global warming
