Water Flashcards
1
Q
Use of Water in the East
A
Energy Facilities, manufacturing
2
Q
Use of Water in the West
A
Irrigation
3
Q
Problems in East
- Flooding
- Urban shortages
- pollution
A
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4
Q
Problems in West
- Shortages due to low Precipitation
- high evaporation
- Drought
A
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5
Q
Dry Climate, Drought, and Water Stress are the main…
A
Causes of Freshwater Shortages
6
Q
Advantages of Dams
- Controls flooding
- Hydro electric power
- Water Supply nearby
- recreational activities
A
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7
Q
The California Water Project
A
Long system of pipeline, distributing water
8
Q
Ground Water:
A
Provides Drinking water to 1/3 of World
9
Q
Disadvantages to Groundwater:
A
Water Table lowering: Land lowers vastly as a result
10
Q
Desalinization:
A
Purifying water through industry
11
Q
Point Sources:
A
Discharge pollution at specific locations
12
Q
Nonpoint Sources:
A
Are not traced to pollute a certain site
13
Q
Lotic Systems
A
Flowing water
14
Q
Lentic Systems
A
Stagnent water
15
Q
Eutrophication
A
Nutrient enrichment of lakes and streams
