APES - Unit 6 Water Use/Treatment

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Disadvantages of desalination

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Economic cost, Affects salinity levels in nearby aquatic ecosystems, High energy cost, all of the above.

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Factors affecting surface water on Earth

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Groundwater flow, Surface water runoff, Evaporation.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants lose water through leaves to the atmosphere.

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Which agricultural method reduces irrigation water use the most?

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Center-pivot or drip irrigation systems.

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What is infiltration?

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The downward movement of water through the soil.

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Define desalination.

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The process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to produce fresh water.

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What is surface water runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface to the nearest water body after rain or snowmelt.

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Explain the water cycle.

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the role of groundwater in the water cycle?

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Groundwater replenishes surface water bodies and is a source of water for plants and human use.

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What is the impact of high energy costs on desalination?

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High energy costs can make desalination economically unfeasible and limit its use as a water source.