Water Flashcards
1
Q
Ways to degrade water
A
- surface runoff from industries/roads/landfill/mining
- thermal pollution from industry and untreated water
- Off shore drilling
2
Q
What are some tipping points for water?
A
- growing populations increase water demand
- cultural changes towards greater personal hygiene
- privatization of water
- western societies shift to meat based diets
- acidification of water
3
Q
What are the effects of urbanization on water systems?
A
- high rain fall can lead to flooding as drainage systems cannot remove excess water
- litter, oil, and chemicals are washed into water ways
- dark, heat absorbent surfaces increase evaporation
