Water Ecosystems and Management Concepts

The video discusses the critical state of Earth's water resources, highlighting that while 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, less than 1% is fresh and accessible. It addresses the impact of climate change, poor management, and unsustainable practices on the global water cycle, leading to erratic weather, water scarcity, and ecosystem degradation. The video emphasizes the importance of nature-based solutions, such as protecting wetlands and reforesting watersheds, to restore balance and ensure a sustainable future. It calls for urgent action from governments and the private sector to support research, investment, and integrated water resource management.

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 90%

• 71%

• 50%

• 85%

What is a major factor contributing to the pressure on water resources?

• Climate change

• Sustainable agriculture

• Urbanization

• Increased rainfall

What has the mismanagement of natural ecosystems disrupted?

• Global biodiversity

• Global water cycle

• Global food supply

• Global air quality

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the disrupted water cycle?

• Prolonged droughts

• Increased biodiversity

• Extreme flooding

• Erratic rainfall

What percentage of wetlands have been degraded in the last 50 years?

• 50%

• 25%

• 80%

• 65%

How many people face water scarcity globally?

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 3 billion

• 4 billion

Which ecosystem is crucial for regulating water flow and quality?

• Wetlands

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Oceans

What is a key action to restore water balance?

• Increasing urbanization

• Protecting wetlands

• Reducing forest cover

• Building more dams

What should governments and the private sector urgently support?

• Expansion of urban areas

• Deforestation

• Research and investment in water management

• Increased industrialization

What is the ultimate goal of protecting and restoring freshwater ecosystems?

• To increase urban development

• To reduce agricultural land

• To ensure a safe and secure future

• To promote industrial growth