Geography and Water Management

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What is Geography?

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The study of Earth's surface as the home of humankind, focusing on diverse environments, places, spaces, and interactions between people and their natural/built environments.

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What are Environmental Resources?

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Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain.

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What are Renewable Resources?

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Resources that replenish naturally over time (e.g., trees, water).

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What are Non-Renewable Resources?

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Resources that have limited amounts and can run out (e.g., coal, oil, diamonds).

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What are Continuous Resources?

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Resources that are available in infinite amounts (e.g., solar energy, wind energy).

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is Evaporation?

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Liquid water changes to gas (water vapour) and rises into the air due to heat.

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What is Transpiration?

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Plants release water vapour from their leaves into the air.

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What is Condensation?

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Water vapour cools and changes back into tiny liquid drops or ice, forming clouds.

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What is Precipitation?

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Any form of water (rain, snow, hail) that falls from clouds to Earth's surface.