Water Consumption and Climate Challenges
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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

  • 80%
  • 70% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 60%

    • Only 1% of the Earth's water is directly accessible for consumption.

    True

    Name two factors that influence water consumption.

    Population and climate.

    The total amount of water available, including direct and indirect use, is known as the __________.

    <p>water balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factors to their descriptions regarding water consumption:

    <p>Living conditions = Affects access to clean water Lifestyle = Influences daily water usage habits Climate = Determines the availability of water resources Population = Impacts total water demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with water supply challenges in Belgium?

    <p>Flooding of rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Heavy rainfall is a potential cause of waterlogging in Belgium.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one impact of prolonged dry periods on agriculture?

    <p>Decrease in agricultural production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The investigation into soil and groundwater primarily occurs in ________ regions.

    <p>agricultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following challenges with their consequences:

    <p>Risk of Dryness = Depletion of groundwater Risk of Waterlogging = Potential damage to property Climate Change = Heavy rainfall Analysis/Investigation = Monitoring of sea levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the instrument being discussed?

    <p>Studying groundwater levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The instrument is used to study the effects of climate change on air temperature.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'bodemdegradatie' refer to?

    <p>Soil degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for the increase in global temperatures?

    <p>Human activities increasing greenhouse gas emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'verlording' is likely related to __________.

    <p>soil contamination or pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each observation with its description:

    <p>klimatverandering &amp; grondwater = Effects of climate change on groundwater levels droge &amp; bodemerosie = Impact of dryness and soil erosion bodemdegradatie = Decline in soil quality verlording = Soil contamination or pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Higher population density has no correlation with higher temperatures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one significant effect of climate change on sea levels.

    <p>Rising sea levels due to melting ice and water expansion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ of permafrost leads to disturbances of microorganisms and plant life.

    <p>thaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the climate change effects with their descriptions:

    <p>Rising sea levels = Melting ice and thermal expansion of water Albedo change = Shift in Earth's surface reflectivity Species migration = Shift of creatures to new habitats Shift in plant life = Changes in plant communities due to migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for the solid part of Earth?

    <p>Geosfeer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hydrosphere includes all forms of water on Earth, such as rain, rivers, and oceans.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the atmosphere in relation to Earth's temperature?

    <p>The atmosphere helps to absorb and re-emit emitted heat, keeping Earth's temperature suitable for life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of water vapor condensing to form rain occurs in the __________.

    <p>atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components to their functions:

    <p>Biosfer = Everything that lives Hydrosfeer = All water bodies Geosfeer = Solid part of Earth Atmosfer = Air surrounding the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT part of the earth's system as discussed in the notes?

    <p>Cryosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Extra atmospheric gases contribute to the cooling of the atmosphere.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of warming in the atmosphere?

    <p>Extra greenhouse gases trap more heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The balance between inbound radiation and outgoing radiation is known as the ______.

    <p>radiation balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following key terms with their definitions:

    <p>Inbound radiation = Energy received from the sun Outgoing radiation = Energy emitted back from the earth Atmospheric gases = Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere Precipitation = Water vapor returning to the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements provides a cause for an increase in atmospheric temperature?

    <p>The accumulation of greenhouse gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The notes conclude that calculated values regarding the greenhouse effect are consistent.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely indicated by the questions 'a) Is it true?' and 'b) Is it false?' in the conclusions section?

    <p>The consistency of the calculated values with the greenhouse effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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