Resorce Management Flashcards

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1
Q

What project made 500000 pipelines to provide water

A

The man made river Libya

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2
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What are 2 ways of water management

A

Desalination
Dams and reservoirs

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3
Q

What is grey water

A

Used water with no toxic chemicals

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4
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What is fracking

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Drilling into the ground then high pressure water is forced into the rock to release gas inside

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5
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What is a water surplus and deficit

A

Surplus - greater supply than demand
Deficit - greater demand then supply

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6
Q

How much water per day does the man made river in Libya provide

A

6.3 million

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7
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Where does the water come from from Libyas man made river

A

The Nubian sandstone aquifier

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