Water Pollution in LEDCs
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The lack of proper ______ disposal facilities leads to untreated human sewage and industrial waste being dumped into water bodies.

sewage

One of the impacts of water pollution is ______ risks due to consumption of polluted water.

health

Building ______ is one of the large-scale water transfer technologies.

reservoirs

Small-scale water conservation techniques include ______ practices to make the most out of the existing supply.

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

Small-scale water conservation techniques have been proven ______ in small communities.

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

Match the following causes of water pollution in LEDCs with their descriptions:

<p>Rapid urban growth = Result of rapid population growth Industrialization = Process of shifting from agricultural to industrial economy Mining = Process of extracting minerals from the earth Modern farming methods = Use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health risks with their descriptions:

<p>Death or illness = Result of consuming polluted water Lack of proper sewage disposal = Infrastructure leading to untreated human sewage Agricultural contamination = Contamination of crops and livestock through irrigation Health issues = Result of consuming contaminated food</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following large-scale water transfer technologies with their descriptions:

<p>Building reservoirs = Creating large storage facilities for water Constructing dams = Building barriers to control water flow Utilizing pipelines and tunnels = Transferring water over long distances Water recycling = Reusing treated water</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following small-scale water conservation techniques with their descriptions:

<p>Water conservation practices = Using water efficiently Water recycling methods = Reusing treated water Building reservoirs = Creating large storage facilities for water Irrigation methods = Using water for agricultural purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following considerations for large-scale water transfer technologies with their descriptions:

<p>Significant funding = Required financial investment Expertise = Required technical knowledge Commitment to large projects = Long-term investment in infrastructure Environmental impact = Effects on the natural environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effectiveness of small-scale water conservation techniques with their descriptions:

<p>Proven effective = Successful in small communities Requires significant funding = Required financial investment Needs expertise = Required technical knowledge Commitment to large projects = Long-term investment in infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Water Pollution in LEDCs

  • Rapid urban growth and industrialization contribute to water pollution in LEDCs.
  • Mining activities also lead to water pollution.
  • Modern farming methods, such as the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, contaminate water sources.
  • Health risks associated with water pollution include death or illness due to consumption of polluted water.
  • Lack of proper sewage disposal facilities leads to untreated human sewage and industrial waste being dumped into water bodies.

Impacts of Water Pollution

  • Agricultural contamination occurs when polluted water is used for irrigation, contaminating crops and livestock.
  • Humans consume contaminated food, leading to health issues.

Large-Scale Water Transfer Technologies

  • Building reservoirs and constructing dams are technologies used to transfer water.
  • Utilizing pipelines and tunnels is another method of transferring water.
  • Significant funding is required to implement large-scale water transfer technologies.
  • Expertise is necessary to design and execute these projects.
  • Commitment to large projects is essential for their success.

Small-Scale Water Conservation Techniques

  • Water conservation practices aim to make the most out of the existing water supply.
  • Water recycling methods are used to conserve water.
  • Small-scale water conservation techniques have proven effective in small communities.

Water Pollution in LEDCs

  • Rapid urban growth and industrialization contribute to water pollution in LEDCs.
  • Mining activities also lead to water pollution.
  • Modern farming methods, such as the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, contaminate water sources.
  • Health risks associated with water pollution include death or illness due to consumption of polluted water.
  • Lack of proper sewage disposal facilities leads to untreated human sewage and industrial waste being dumped into water bodies.

Impacts of Water Pollution

  • Agricultural contamination occurs when polluted water is used for irrigation, contaminating crops and livestock.
  • Humans consume contaminated food, leading to health issues.

Large-Scale Water Transfer Technologies

  • Building reservoirs and constructing dams are technologies used to transfer water.
  • Utilizing pipelines and tunnels is another method of transferring water.
  • Significant funding is required to implement large-scale water transfer technologies.
  • Expertise is necessary to design and execute these projects.
  • Commitment to large projects is essential for their success.

Small-Scale Water Conservation Techniques

  • Water conservation practices aim to make the most out of the existing water supply.
  • Water recycling methods are used to conserve water.
  • Small-scale water conservation techniques have proven effective in small communities.

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This quiz covers the causes and effects of water pollution in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs), including rapid urbanization, industrialization, mining, and farming practices.

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