2.9 - Human Influence on the Global Water Budget
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What is urbanization?
💡 Hint: Think about areas becoming more built-up and what that does to water.
Name one effect of deforestation on the water cycle.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to moisture and plants.
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What effect does urbanization have on water infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about how much concrete covers a city.
True or False: Deforestation causes an increase in evapotranspiration.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to trees and their role.
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Analyze how urbanization affects local ecosystems in terms of water balance.
💡 Hint: Consider different types of surfaces in urban areas and their effects.
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.
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