Water Management Flashcards
1
Q
Water security
A
Having access to enough clean water to sustain well being
2
Q
Water insecurity
A
Where regions do not have have access to sufficient water supplies
3
Q
Why is water consumption increasing
A
The growth of world’s population means more water is needed
4
Q
Factors affecting water availability
A
Climate
Pollution
Poverty
5
Q
What are impacts of water insecurity
A
Waterborne diseases
Decrease in food production
Water conflict
6
Q
How can water supply be increased
A
Dams and reservoirs
Water transfer
Desalination
7
Q
Advantages of Lesotho
A
Sanitation coverage will increase from 15 to 20 percent
8
Q
Disadvantages for Lesotho
A
Displaced 30000 people due to building of the first 2 dams
9
Q
Sustainable water supplies
A
Using grey water
Recycling
