Practice Parameters (5.1) - Water Withdrawals, Uses, and Agricultural Irrigation
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Question 1 Easy

What is the main use of freshwater globally?

💡 Hint: Think about what agriculture needs water for.

Question 2 Easy

Name two types of irrigation methods.

💡 Hint: One is very common and the other is known for being very efficient.

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Question 1

What percentage of global freshwater withdrawal is used for agriculture?

50%
70%
30%

💡 Hint: Remember the main sectors using freshwater.

Question 2

True or False: Saline water can be used for irrigation without any management.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the effect that salt has on plants.

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Challenge 1 Hard

How would you manage competing demands for water in a region with both agricultural and power generation needs?

💡 Hint: Think of how to optimize both agricultural production and power generation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the potential impact of climate change on agricultural water requirements and availability.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to crop needs as rainfall becomes less reliable.

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