2.9. Human Influence on the Global Water Budget

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is urbanization?

   Hint

   Think about areas becoming more built-up and what that does to water.

2. 2.

   Name one effect of deforestation on the water cycle.

   Hint

   Consider what happens to moisture and plants.

3. 3.

   What effect does urbanization have on water infiltration?

   • Increases infiltration
   • Decreases infiltration
   • Has no effect

   Hint

   Think about how much concrete covers a city.

4. 4.

   True or False: Deforestation causes an increase in evapotranspiration.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens to trees and their role.

5. 5.

   Analyze how urbanization affects local ecosystems in terms of water balance.

   Hint

   Consider different types of surfaces in urban areas and their effects.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the strategies that can be used to mitigate the impacts of water withdrawals on river systems.

   Hint

   Think about practices that balance human needs with ecosystem health.