Water: our essential resource
I can explain why water is a precious resource and identify some of the threats to its availability and distribution.
Water: our essential resource
I can explain why water is a precious resource and identify some of the threats to its availability and distribution.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Water resources across the world are unequal and influenced by patterns of climate.
- Global water use varies and is linked to latitude, climate, and amount of agriculture and industry in a place.
- Our use of water must be sustainable.
- Existing water resources are becoming increasingly polluted through human activity.
Common misconception
That water originates from pipes or taps.
All water is a natural resource and originates from bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs.
Keywords
Fresh water - Fresh water is water that is not salty.
Reservoir - A reservoir is an artificial lake made by humans to store water.
Water supply - Water supply means the water from lakes, rivers and reservoirs that is carried by pipes to homes and businesses for daily use.
Sustainable - Using a resource in a way that ensures there will be enough left for future generations.
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This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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