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What are the factors responsible for water scarcity?
1. increasing population, 2.rising demands for food & cash crops 3.increasing urbanisation & rising standards of living are the major factors leading to shortage in supply of fresh water either drying up of water sources or water pollution!
What effect does global warming have on water?
the oceans levels are rising and the ocean is getting warmer the oceans level is rising cause the ice is melting.
Where is most of earth freshwater located?
In glaciers. There is more frozen fresh water than in all the lakes and streams. Glacial melting also causes the desalination of the ocean, which is a bad thing. so we want the fresh water to stay in the glaciers
Where is most of the freshwater on earth located?
In glaciers. There is more frozen fresh water than in all the lakes and streams. Glacial melting also causes the desalination of the ocean, which is a bad thing. so we want the fresh water to stay in the glaciers
Are coral reefs fresh water salt water or both?
coral reefs are fresh water
Example of scarcity?
the demand for fresh water is unlimited, while the resources for fresh water are limited
Why there is a need to conserve and manage water resources?
There is only a limited amount of fresh water available in this world, and many countries already have shortages. The demand for water is constantly increasing, not only because of rising populations, but also because of rising standards of living. So if water is not conserved and managed successfully, it will run out. Some day you will turn on your tap and nothing will come out of it.
What causes salt water and fresh water to mix?
fresh water that is mixed with salt water
Why fresh water is becoming scarce?
It is not known when exactly when the fresh water supply will finish. However, as the world becomes more populated, the demand for water will increase and the 1% of available fresh water will be consumed faster.
What causes a cumulus cloud?
Rising hot air and water condensing out of that air.
How is the environment affected by the technology of changing salt water into fresh water?
the ice caps melt faster in fresh water whereas they might not melt at all in salt water. this is one of the reasons why the sea level is rising because the fresh water melts vast chunks of ice.
When will the supply of water be even with the demand?
It may never be. Only some places in the world have a lot of fresh water. Some countries or continents don't have any fresh water at all. The water in this world will never be evenly distributed.
What causes angelfish to shed in fresh water?
Freshwater Angelfish don't shed.
An animal cell that surrounded by fresh water will burst because osmosis causes?
water to move into the cell
Why does elodea grow in fresh water not in salt water?
The salt will drain out its water and end up killing it. it causes plasmolezed
How does fresh water affect plant cells?
because Fresh water enters easly in the plant cells by endo osmosis. Thus, it causes better growth to the plant.
How is the rising sea level affecting community living?
Rising sea level affects communities by creating a coastal flooding hazard for buildings. It also affects the amount of fresh water available as the salt water creeps inland.
