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===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]] | |||
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== Other possible links == | == Other possible links == | ||
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[[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. | ||
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[[En-en adult card 37 famines|Famines]] If we consider that a famine is not only a lack of food but also a lack of water. | [[En-en adult card 37 famines|Famines]] If we consider that a famine is not only a lack of food but also a lack of water. | ||
[[fr:Fr-fr_adulte_carte_31_ressources_eau_douce]] | [[fr:Fr-fr_adulte_carte_31_ressources_eau_douce]] | ||
Revision as of 11:16, 5 April 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.
Correction
Causes
Consequences
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.
Other possible links
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 a famine is not only a lack of food but also a lack of water.