H2O-NO! - Fresh Water Problems

The video discusses the importance of packing fresh water for a hike and explains the limited availability of freshwater on Earth. It highlights the impact of changing freshwater levels on ecosystems, using the Colorado River as a case study. The video emphasizes the need for conservation to ensure sustainable water use for future generations.

Why is it important to pack fresh water for a hike?

• Because fresh water is heavy to carry

• Because fresh water is salty

• Because fresh water is not always available in nature

• Because fresh water is abundant in nature

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh and accessible?

• 50% is fresh and accessible

• Less than 1% is fresh and accessible

• 3% is fresh and accessible

• 97% is fresh and accessible

How do different ecosystems vary in terms of fresh water availability?

• Rainforests have more fresh water than deserts

• Ecosystems do not need fresh water

• Deserts have more fresh water than rainforests

• All ecosystems have the same amount of fresh water

What has caused the reduction of water in the Colorado River?

• Natural disasters

• Increased human consumption

• Increased animal consumption

• Decrease in rainfall

What is the impact of reduced fresh water on the Vaquita species?

• Their population has increased

• They have adapted well

• Their population has decreased

• They have migrated to other areas