Geo8 Water Resources

Fresh water whish is stored in rivers, streams and lakes is called ___.

__ percent of the Earth's water is salt water, which is contained in seas and oceans.

• 95

• 96

• 97

• 98

What are the 2 reasons for limited supply of fresh water?

which of the choices is not the reason for the rising demand of water.

• population growth

• water pollution

• growth of agriculture

• change in lifestyle

What is a catchment area?

Is a process in which water is boiled and the water vapour is collected and condensed into fresh water.

• distillation

• desalination

• reclaimed water

• recycled water

Give the 3 responses to the rising demand of water.

What are the 3 ways to increase the supply of water?

Is an agreement between two or more countries regarding water supply and use of water resources.

• water agreement

• international negotiation

• catchment area

• international agreement

On your own idea, what do you think is the most effective response in dealing with the rising demand for water? Explain.