Ch 5 sum: Water resources

What is the most common state of water on Earth?

Why does ice float in liquid water?

What forms clouds in the atmosphere?

Which process releases water vapor into the air?

In which state is water when it forms clouds?

What is the driving force behind the hydrological cycle?

Which state of water covers about 71% of the Earth's surface?

What happens when water vapor cools?

Which process includes both evaporation and transpiration?

Where is water vapor found in the atmosphere?

What is the primary method by which water returns from the atmosphere to the surface of the Earth?

What percentage of Earth's water is held by oceans?

Which source provides nearly half of the oxygen produced by photosynthesis?

What is a significant problem related to overfishing in oceans?

Which ocean current flows from the USA across the Atlantic to Europe?

What causes water to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere?

Which renewable energy resources are offered by oceans?

What is the second largest reserve of fresh water according to the text?

Which factor affects vertical circulation movement of water in oceans?

What economic activity is significantly influenced by nutrient-rich cold waters of currents like the Benguela?

What is one of the key impacts of overfishing on marine biodiversity?

Which desalination process is highlighted as energy-intensive and costly?

What contributes to the vibrancy of the tourism industry along the coasts of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa?

Why are dams important for water management in South Africa?

What is a major factor affecting water quality due to human activities?

What is a consequence of high evaporation rates on water resources in South Africa?

How does climate change influence water management in South Africa?

Which process is used in desalination to provide fresh water from seawater?

Eutrophication due to agricultural impacts can lead to what environmental issue?

What is the main challenge faced in the implementation of the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

Who is primarily responsible for buying, purifying, and distributing water according to the text?

What is a key strategy mentioned for sustainable water use?

Which government projects are highlighted in enhancing water availability according to the text?

What are key physical causes of floods mentioned in the text?

Which human activity is identified as contributing to floods through soil erosion and surface runoff?

What do hydrographs primarily help in understanding?

'Lag time' in hydrographs represents what concept?

Which factor typically shortens lag time and increases discharge, enhancing flood risks?

What is a recommended strategy for flood management in urban areas according to the text?

What process involves water vapor cooling and condensing into water droplets to form clouds?

Why does ice float in liquid water?

What is the primary component of Earth’s weather and climate systems?

Which state of water covers the largest percentage of Earth's surface area?

What drives the hydrological cycle on Earth?

In which state is water when it forms clouds?

What happens when water vapor cools?

What poses a severe threat to marine biodiversity, leading to fishing quotas and sustainability initiatives?

What is a key impact of dams on ecosystems, biodiversity, and water quality?

What is a significant environmental issue resulting from oil spills, waste dumping, and runoff from land-based sources?

What is a predicted impact of climate change on water management in South Africa?

What is a major factor affecting water quality due to human activities like urbanization and agriculture?

What contributes to the vibrancy of the tourism industry along the coasts of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa?

Which process is energy-intensive and costly but increasingly used to provide fresh water from seawater?

What is the primary method by which water returns from the atmosphere to the surface of the Earth?

What percentage of Earth's water is held by oceans?

Which ocean current flows warm water from the USA across the Atlantic to Europe?

What is a significant economic activity influenced by nutrient-rich cold waters from currents like the Benguela?

Where does nearly half of the oxygen produced by photosynthesis come from, according to the text?

What is the main driving force behind surface ocean currents according to the text?

What role do icecaps and glaciers play in global water distribution?

What is a significant challenge faced in the implementation of the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

What is a key role played by municipalities in water management?

What are the strategies mentioned for sustainable water use in the text?

What do flood hydrographs help in understanding?

What are characteristics of floods according to the text?

What is a human cause contributing to floods through decreased natural water absorption?

Which factor typically influences flood risks by shortening lag time and increasing discharge?

Why does ice float in liquid water?

Which state of water is characterized by its ability to conform to the shape of its container?

What process releases water vapor into the air?

When water vapor cools and condenses into tiny droplets, what does it form?

What is the name of the process where water vapor cools and forms clouds?

Why is water vapor produced by lakes and oceans?

What drives the hydrological cycle according to the text?

Which process involves both evaporation from water bodies and transpiration from plants?

What is the primary function of ocean currents in influencing climate patterns?

What causes water to move in ocean currents based on the text?

Which factor affects deep ocean currents by causing colder water to sink?

How does the Coriolis effect influence ocean currents in the Southern Hemisphere?

Which ocean current flows from the USA across the Atlantic to Europe, impacting the climate of north-western Europe?

What economic activity significantly benefits from nutrient-rich cold waters of ocean currents like the Benguela?

Which source provides nearly half of the world's oxygen production through photosynthesis in oceans?

What resource is not provided by oceans according to the text?

What is a significant consequence of overfishing mentioned in the text?

What process cools water vapor leading to condensation and cloud formation?

What role do municipalities play in water management, especially regarding the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

What is a major challenge in implementing the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy according to the text?

Which human activity contributes to flood risks by accelerating runoff in urban areas?

What is a key characteristic of floods mentioned in the text with regard to their impact on society?

Which factor contributes significantly to coastal flooding according to the text?

How do human activities exacerbate floods according to the text?

What is a significant effect of urbanization on flood risks as indicated in the text?

What is a significant impact of ocean pollution, as mentioned in the text?

How do high evaporation rates affect water resources in South Africa?

What is a primary purpose of dams in South Africa?

What is a key factor affecting water quality due to human activities like urbanization and agriculture?

How does climate change impact water management in South Africa?

What is a critical challenge faced by South Africa due to being categorized as a semi-arid country?

What is one of the uses of dams in South Africa?

What contributes to the variability of annual rainfall across South Africa?

What poses a severe threat to marine biodiversity, as mentioned in the text?

Which factor impacts vertical circulation of water in oceans according to the text?

What is a primary method by which water returns from the atmosphere to the surface of the Earth?

Which ocean current flows warm water from the USA across the Atlantic to Europe, influencing the climate of north-western Europe?

What causes water to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere within ocean currents?

What is the second largest reserve of fresh water according to the text?

What effect do warm ocean currents have on the air above them, influencing climate patterns?

In terms of energy resources, what is a non-renewable source found beneath the ocean floor?

What is a key role of ocean currents in influencing climate patterns?

Which factor affects water density, causing water movements in ocean currents?

'The Agulhas Current' and 'The Benguela Current' significantly impact the climate and marine life of which region?

What is a significant economic activity facilitated by nutrient-rich cold waters from currents like the Benguela?

What is the primary driving force of the hydrological cycle described in the text?

Why does water vapor condense into tiny droplets to form clouds?

Which state of water covers the largest percentage of Earth's surface area?

What causes ice to float on liquid water?

Which process involves the release of water vapor into the air by plants and water bodies?

What is the result when water vapor cools and condenses into tiny droplets?

Which characteristic defines ice as a solid form of water?

What happens when water evaporates from lakes and oceans according to the text?

How does desalination impact water resources in arid regions?

What is a significant challenge posed by overfishing on marine biodiversity?

How do dams impact ecosystems and biodiversity in South Africa?

What is one of the key impacts of urbanization on water resources?

In what way does climate change affect water management in South Africa?

What is a primary purpose of the South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI)?

What does a decrease in runoff on the east coast of South Africa lead to?

What is a primary challenge to implementing the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

What is the role of municipalities in water management according to the text?

What is a key strategy mentioned for sustainable water use in the text?

What are some major projects undertaken by the government to enhance water availability?

What contributes to significant coastal flooding according to the text?

How do human activities worsen flood risks according to the text?

What is a primary characteristic of floods mentioned in the text with regard to urban areas?

What are hydrographs crucial tools for according to the text?

What is the primary driver of the hydrological cycle?

What causes water vapor to condense into clouds?

Which state of water is characterized by its ability to conform to the shape of its container?

What happens when ice floats on liquid water?

Which process releases water vapor into the air?

What is the most common state of water on Earth's surface?

How do ocean currents affect climate patterns?

What is the primary source of oxygen production in the oceans?

What causes warm water to flow across the Atlantic from the USA to Europe, influencing the climate of north-western Europe?

Why are icecaps and glaciers significant in global water distribution?

What is the impact of overfishing on fish stocks according to the text?

What is the role of gravity in ocean currents?

What is the primary purpose of aquaculture as mentioned in the text?

How do cold ocean currents influence climate patterns?

What role do rivers play in surface water distribution according to the text?

How does the Coriolis effect influence ocean currents?

What is a primary role of municipalities in water management according to the text?

What causes rivers to overflow based on the text?

What is a key factor influencing flood risks according to the text?

Which major projects highlight the government's role in enhancing water availability?

Why are low-lying areas particularly susceptible to flooding based on the text?

What could be a consequence of developing in known flood-prone areas according to the text?

'Deforestation and Poor Farming' practices contribute to floods by:

'Debris Accumulation' in water flow can lead to floods due to:

'Discharge Patterns' in hydrographs help understand:

What is a significant impact of floods on society according to the text?

What is the primary purpose of desalination processes mentioned in the text?

How do dams impact ecosystems and biodiversity according to the text?

What is a significant challenge posed by climate change to water management in South Africa?

How do high evaporation rates impact water availability in South Africa?

What is a key factor that influences river systems in South Africa?

How do urbanization and human activities affect river flows according to the text?

What role do shipping routes play in relation to warm ocean currents?

Why are fishing quotas and sustainability initiatives like SASSI important according to the text?

How does ocean pollution impact marine life and human health?

What is a primary characteristic of South African rivers compared to other major African rivers?

How do warm ocean currents influence the air above them?

What is the primary source of fresh water on Earth?

What is the main factor that influences deep ocean currents?

Which economic activity is significantly impacted by overfishing of oceans?

What are the primary causes of coastal flooding according to the text?

How does the Coriolis effect impact ocean currents in the Southern Hemisphere?

What is the major economic activity associated with nutrient-rich cold waters from currents like the Benguela?

Why are oceans considered a vital source of oxygen production?

Which energy resources are primarily sourced from oceans according to the text?

What is the role of gravity in influencing ocean currents?

What property of ice causes it to float on liquid water?

Which process involves the formation of clouds when water vapor cools?

Where is water vapor primarily found in the atmosphere?

What drives the continuous movement of water within the Earth and its atmosphere?

What is the primary form of water found on Earth's surface?

Which state of water is characterized by fluidity and shape conformity to its container?

What happens when water vapor condenses?

Which key process releases water vapor into the air?

What is the main focus of the South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI)?

How do warm currents contribute to the economy of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa?

What are the primary methods used in desalination processes to provide fresh water from seawater?

What is a significant impact of ocean pollution on human health, as mentioned in the text?

How does climate change affect river runoff in South Africa?

What is the primary environmental impact of dams mentioned in the text?

Which factor significantly contributes to reduced infiltration and increased runoff in urban areas?

What environmental issue can be directly attributed to the use of fertilizers and pesticides?

Hydroelectric power generation is an essential function of dams. What other main function do dams serve?

Why are municipalities and water boards responsible for buying, purifying, and distributing water?

Which factor primarily contributes to the challenges of implementing the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

Why do urban areas contribute significantly to flood risks?

What is the primary role of the government in enhancing water availability based on the text?

How do major projects like the Orange River Project contribute to water availability?

Why does deforestation contribute to the severity of floods?

How do rapid melting of snow contribute to floods?

Why are wetlands important in flood management strategies?

What key role do municipalities play in water management according to the text?

How does urbanization impact river flows according to the text?

What is a significant impact of flood risk management strategies discussed in the text?

Why are non-pollution practices mentioned as part of sustainable water use strategies?

What is a key aspect of flood hydrographs mentioned in the text?

What is a primary driving force of floods according to the text?

How do debris accumulation contribute to flooding as discussed in the text?

What environmental concern arises from poor farming practices according to the text?

What is a crucial influence of geographical relief on flooding as mentioned in the text?

Which scenario contributes significantly to coastal flooding according to the text?

What is a crucial factor that can exacerbate flood frequency and severity based on the text?

How does poor farming contribute to increased flood risks according to the text?

What is the primary purpose of implementing land-use policies in known flood-prone areas?

Why do low-lying areas face a higher susceptibility to flooding according to the text?