En-en adult card 31 freshwater resources: Difference between revisions
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* [[En-en adult card 38 human health|Human health]] A lack of drinking water will have impacts on human health. | * [[En-en adult card 38 human health|Human health]] A lack of drinking water will have impacts on human health. | ||
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Revision as of 11:09, 30 July 2021
Card #31: Freshwater Resources
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Freshwater resources are affected by changes in rainfall and by the disappearance of glaciers that regulate the flow of rivers.
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.
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Causes
Consequences
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Other causes
- Marine Submersion If sea water rises, it can penetrate the water tables, which are freshwater reserves.
Other consequences
- Famines If we consider that starvation is not only a lack of food but also a lack of water.
- Human health A lack of drinking water will have impacts on human health.