2.4.2.2 - Surface Water
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Practice Questions
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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?
💡 Hint: Think about the ratio of freshwater to saltwater.
Name two uses of surface water.
💡 Hint: Consider what we need water for daily.
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What is surface water?
💡 Hint: Think about where you see water outside.
Surface water makes up what percentage of total freshwater on Earth?
💡 Hint: What fraction is typically discussed in environmental contexts?
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Analyze the potential long-term impacts on local ecosystems if a major river is over-exploited for agriculture without sufficient regulation.
💡 Hint: Think about the interdependence of species and resources.
Propose a plan for sustainable surface water management in a drought-prone area. Include specific strategies for conservation and conflict resolution.
💡 Hint: Consider how different stakeholders can work together.
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