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Water Scarcity- yr 7 Geography
Water Scarcity- yr 7 Geography
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A quick revision on our last topic for term 3- Water Scarcity
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The African drought of 2011-2012 was considered...
a natural disaster
a natural hazard
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What are some strategies to reduce impact of drought?
more water efficient forms of agriculture
building water storage infrastructure
improving transport infrastructure
improved irrigation, water sourcing, irrigation methods
3
What were some main countries affected?
Somalia, Egypt, Ethiopia,Kenya,
Somalia, Djibouti, Morocco,Kenya,
Mali, Djibouti, Ethiopia,Kenya,
Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia,Kenya,
4
what is making the situation worse?
increases in water use
population growth
urbanisation
5
Why were
food prices
increased during the drought?
crop failure
lack of transportation
lack of demand
death of livestock
6
When are the Ethiopian Highlands wet season?
from June to September
from December to February
From March to May
From July to September
7
What
created
this severe water scarcity in Africa?
reliance on subsistence agriculture
farmers focus on growing enough food to feed themselves
lack of rainfall
lack of water storage infrastructure
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Water stress is what?
Negative effect on people and environments
Both positive and negative effect on people and environments
When water is overused
9
What is a solution to water crisis
People must learn how to protect water resources
People must learn how to conserve water resources
industries must find ways to use water more efficiently
10
Water Scarcity is defined as....
the demand for water doesn't exceed the amount available
the negative effect on people and environments
the insufficent use of water
the demand for water exceeds the amount available
11
Refugees from southern Somalia fled to Kenya and Ethiopia. What lead to many people dying?
very unsanitary conditions
very crowded conditions
severe malnutrition
12
Fleeing the drought affected area, where did many families flee to?
nearby aquifers
refugee camps
nearby towns
13
Between July 2011 and mid-2012, a severe drought affected what?
Central Africa
Most of South Africa
the entire East Africa region
Most of the African continent
14
Why are the lowlands of Kenya and Somalia extremely dry?
because of the regions high altitude and rain-shadow effect
The Horn of Africa receives more sun light during the day
The Horn of Africa receives more sun light during the day
Mountains and highlands block monsoon rains
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3 types of water scarcity
physical, economic, natural
physical, water stress, economic stress
physical, economic, water stress
physical, ecological, natural
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Why did 13 million Africans need urgent help in 2011?
Due to severe drought and increased food prices
Due to severe floods
Due to contamination in water systems
Due to violent rebel activity in Southern Somalia
