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The natural resources are largely controlled by ______ producers.
The natural resources are largely controlled by ______ producers.
country
The price of ______ can be unstable.
The price of ______ can be unstable.
oil
Large oil-producing regions are referred to as major ______ zones.
Large oil-producing regions are referred to as major ______ zones.
petroleum
Political boundaries and policies affect ______ producers.
Political boundaries and policies affect ______ producers.
An example of a political conflict regarding oil production is the ______ War in 1991.
An example of a political conflict regarding oil production is the ______ War in 1991.
Producers measure their operations with research on new ______.
Producers measure their operations with research on new ______.
These research quantities are guaranteed by very ______ quantities.
These research quantities are guaranteed by very ______ quantities.
The future utilization of these resources is a key concern for ______ use.
The future utilization of these resources is a key concern for ______ use.
Countries producing oil must navigate ______ issues.
Countries producing oil must navigate ______ issues.
The unstable price of oil reflects the challenges in the global ______.
The unstable price of oil reflects the challenges in the global ______.
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Study Notes
Stress Hydrique
- Stress hydrique is heavily dependent on the level of development
- Access to water is a critical sector in terms of land use
- Australia faces low precipitation, leading to more stress
- Some countries, like those in Eastern Europe, are exceptions to this trend
Hydrological Factors
- Stress hydrique is often linked to the environment
- Highly populated countries (e.g., India) face water scarcity despite receiving rainfall
- Water scarcity is exacerbated by population distribution and high demand
- Countries like Poland and Romania may suffer from water shortages
Threats to Water
- Human mismanagement (overexploitation, pollution) is the greatest threat to water resources
- Examples include the Aral Sea crisis, which demonstrates the severe ecological, economic, and social consequences of human intervention
Consequences of Water Overexploitation
- Water scarcity
- Desertification and salinization of land
- Disappearance of fish populations
- Pollution-related deaths
- Climate change
- Nature's drought
Virtual Water
- Virtual water refers to the total amount of water consumed indirectly in agricultural or industrial production
Water Demand Projections for 2050
- Water consumption is expected to increase, with needs tripling by 2050
- Demographic growth and rising living standards drive this demand
- More human activities lead to increased water consumption
Water Inequality Between Countries
- Water inequality exists between regions, with some areas facing scarcity
- Shared water resources between countries can lead to conflict (e.g., Kuwait/Jordan)
Water Deficit in Turkey
- Turkey has two main rivers
- Managing water resources is crucial for the country's energy production
- The potential for hydroelectric energy is significant
- The impact of water scarcity affects neighboring countries
Water Resource Deficit
- Reduced river flow
- Destruction of ecosystems downstream
- Increased water pollution
- Tensions between neighboring countries
Human Pressures
- Water is often a source of conflict
- Water usage rights can be a source of tension in geography
Local Pressures
- Vegetable growth affects agriculture
- Competition between multiple actors for water resources within a region
- The "porter" population for agriculture
- Climate change increases pressure on water resources
- Water becomes a strategic resource
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