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== Card #31: Freshwater Resources ==
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Freshwater resources are affected by changes in rainfall and by the melting of glaciers that regulate the flow of rivers.
 
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== Explanation ==
== Explanation ==
The biggest issue here is the disappearance of the glaciers. They serve as reservoirs of fresh water in solid form and melt to supply downstream irrigation for crops.
== Correction==
===Causes===
* [[En-en_adult_card_16_melting_of_glaciers|Melting of glaciers]]
* [[En-en_adult_card_30_droughts|Droughts]]
=== Consequences ===
*[[En-en_adult_card_32_decline_agricultural_yields|Decline Agricultural Yields]]
*[[En-en_adult_card_40_armed_conflicts|Armed Conflicts]]
== Other possible links ==
=== Other causes ===
* [[En-en adult card 33 marine submersion|Marine Submersion]] If sea water rises, it can penetrate the water tables, which are freshwater reserves.
=== Other consequences ===
* [[En-en adult card 37 hunger|Hunger]] If we consider that hunger and famines are not only a lack of food but also a lack of water.
* [[En-en adult card 38 human health|Human health]] A lack of drinking water will have impacts on human health. 
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