Please answer one of the following 2 questions...THank you For your first post,
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Please answer one of the following 2 questions...THank you
For your first post, answer one of the following questions.
Read the article "Letter from Bolivia: Leasing the Rain" available at:http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2002/04/08/020408fa_FACT1 (Links to an external site.) and watch the videos: “Bolivia's Struggle for Water” (this will take approx. 7 min. total) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAgu7sGd5uA (Links to an external site.)and “Water Strategy for Bolivia” (approx. 3.5 min. al) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmOdvr0MveY (Links to an external site.)
1. Although the article is several years old (2002), it is indicative of the types of "water wars" that many fear regions around the world may increasingly wage in the near future as freshwater scarcity issues intensify. The videos were made in 2010 and 2012, which tells us that the problems are not going to go away any time soon, especially with climate changing. Obviously, we all have to consume water to live. Reflecting on what you are learning this unit about various aspects of the geography of water, discuss what you think can and should be done to help alleviate problems of water use by humans. Your discussion can focus on Bolivia, your local area, or can be generalized for a global perspective.
2. What are some of the human impacts on soils that you see in your region? Are these issues being dealt with? If so, how? If not, what do you think the result will be if this process continues?
Explanation / Answer
1) The following steps should be taken in order to alleviate water problems.
Water Education: If people get educated, they will know about various ways of water conservation. Those who are not dealing with water scarcity, they can use their knowledge for proper management of water.
Recycle Water:Sciencr has evolved alot and there are plenty of technologies that can be used to recycle water.
Harvesting rainwater may save water cost as it can be used for washing clothes, and other household works.
Advance Technology Related to Water Conservation: There has been a lot of work in the world of water conservation, but there is also a lot that needs to be done in order to ensure that the rest of the world is able to conserve water. Putting money and effort into conservation could be life saving.
Better Practices Related to Farming: Agriculture consume huge quantity of water. Paddy, Sugarcane grown in tropical regions often use groundwater leading to sinking of water tables. A better practice can definitely help.
Improving Drainage Systems: It is often seen that water get polluted by chemical affluents which enter the canals and pollute it.