GEOG 1220 Study Guide - Final Guide: Surface Mining, Great Lakes Areas Of Concern, Bioaccumulation
16 Dec 2016
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Textbook: chapter 9 freshwater systems and water resources. Lester brown: world on the edge chapter 2 (pp. Slide shows: toxic substances / problem displacement in the slovak republic. When you have completed this unit, you will be able to: Understand the variations in global water supply and demand. Become familiar with the basic components of water management. Understand the challenges to managing water quality, particularly with respect to toxic chemicals and the application of the precautionary principle. Understand the notion of problem displacement as a major challenge to managing environmental problems. Fresh water plays a vital role in all aspects of the environment and society. Its availability and quality are fundamental requirements for life. In this unit, you will be introduced to some of the major issues surrounding the availability, quality and management of fresh water resources from a global perspective. Water is a flow (renewable) resource; one that is constantly replenished and purified by the hydrological cycle.
