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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 == | |||
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== | == Correction== | ||
===Causes=== | ===Causes=== | ||
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*[[En-en_adult_card_32_decline_agricultural_yields|Decline Agricultural Yields]] | *[[En-en_adult_card_32_decline_agricultural_yields|Decline Agricultural Yields]] | ||
*[[En-en_adult_card_40_armed_conflicts|Armed Conflicts]] | *[[En-en_adult_card_40_armed_conflicts|Armed Conflicts]] | ||
== Other possible links == | == Other possible links == | ||
=== Other causes === | === 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. | |||
* [[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 === | === Other consequences === | ||
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* [[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. | |||
[[fr:Fr-fr_adulte_carte_31_ressources_eau_douce]] | [[fr:Fr-fr_adulte_carte_31_ressources_eau_douce]] | ||