2.7 - Groundwater in the Global Budget
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What percentage of global freshwater is represented by groundwater?
💡 Hint: Think about how much of Earth's freshwater sources are underground.
Name the two types of aquifers.
💡 Hint: One type has pressure, while the other is more open.
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What percentage of global freshwater is groundwater?
💡 Hint: Remember the key statistics related to water distribution.
True or False: Unconfined aquifers are completely surrounded by impermeable rock.
💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of aquifers you learned.
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Assuming a community's aquifer has an annual recharge rate of 50,000 cubic meters and a withdrawal rate of 70,000 cubic meters, calculate the annual balance and discuss the potential long-term impacts.
💡 Hint: Consider how the ecosystem's health relies on maintaining a balance.
Design a sustainable management plan for a region experiencing groundwater depletion, including regulations and community engagement strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about both community actions and regulatory measures.
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