Science Reviewer Presentations #9 activities that affect water

Question 1

Consider that nitrogen and
phosphorus fertilizers that are
applied to crops and lawns. Also
pesticides used in agriculture
can contaminate both ground
water and surface water, these
plant nutrients can be dissolved
easily.

Answer 1

Farming

Question 2

Affects fresh water
through water pollution
from discharged mine
effluent from tailings and
waste rock impoundments. One of the example is Acid Mine Drainage it is a natural process
whereby sulphuric acid is produced when sulphides in rocks are
exposed to air and water. Acid is carried off the mainsite by
rainwater into nearby streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater

Answer 2

Mining

Question 3

Affects fresh water
through water pollution
from discharged mine
effluent from tailings and
waste rock impoundments. One of the example is Acid Mine Drainage it is a natural process
whereby sulphuric acid is produced when sulphides in rocks are
exposed to air and water. Acid is carried off the mainsite by
rainwater into nearby streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater

Answer 3

Mining

Question 4

Is another human activity that
places considerable strain on
drinking water and not just,
because fracking and coal mining
use a great deal of water.

But because their waste products can pollute
groundwater, and therefore drinking water as well

Answer 4

Fossil Fuel Production

Question 5

In some places, population growth
has a strained wastewater treatment
plants to the point where they
cannot handle the amount of sewage
produce by the city or town.
Water is becoming scarcer as
the human population continues
to grow and demand high
quality water.

Answer 5

SEWERAGE SYSTEM

Question 6

Exactly how Global Warming is
affecting water resources is not
altogether clear. Climate
Change impacts the world’s
water in complex ways, these
changes will put pressure on
drinking water supplies, food
production, and property values

Answer 6

Climate Change

Question 7

Plastic bags, bottles and cigarette butts and etc. Gets thrown into the ground and washed away by storms and then drained into our waterways.

Answer 7

SOLID WASTE

Question 8

Is a substantial reduction is felt when too much water is drawn out of the natural waters for public utility use? Sharp drops in water levels may contribute to water shortage during dry seasons.

Answer 8

Excessive water withdrawals