Lesson 10: Activities that Affect Water Resources Flashcards

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agriculture

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improper irrigation & ground water contamination

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added info:

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8% domestic consumption of fresh water
90% of disasters are water related
70% agriculture
22% industrial uses

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tips to conserve water

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  • temp
  • color
  • taste
  • odor
  • turbidity (measure of relative clarity of a liquid)
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4
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urban development

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improper waste disposal & involves population of people

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5
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sewage

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improper

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6
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fossil fuel production

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dumping waste water & oil spills

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