water conflicts

Cards (22)

  • What are the main aspects of water conflict?
    Population growth, consumer demand, industrial growth
  • How does demand for water affect supply?
    Increased demand leads to decreased supply
  • What causes reductions in water supply?
    Users abstracting or polluting upstream
  • What impact does climate change have on water supply?
    It deteriorates water quality and availability
  • What types of conflicts arise from water management?
    International and internal conflicts
  • How many river basins are transboundary?
    276 river basins
  • What can changes within a drainage basin lead to?
    Tensions among regions or countries
  • How many transboundary aquifers exist?
    Over 200 transboundary aquifers
  • What is the significance of the Berlin Rules on Water?
    They manage freshwater resources across boundaries
  • What are key aspects of the Berlin Rules on Water?
    Equitable use, human needs, environmental protection
  • What was the water crisis in Cape Town known as?
    Day Zero
  • What caused the water crisis in Cape Town?
    Prolonged and severe drought
  • How much of South Africa's total water supply is used for agriculture?
    60%
  • What strict limits were imposed on Cape Town residents in 2018?
    Daily limit reduced from 87 to 50 litres
  • Why did Catalonia want to divert the Segre River?
    To help meet water demand
  • What was the government's response to Catalonia's request to divert the Segre River?
    It was blocked due to regional conflicts
  • How does Catalonia currently meet its water needs?
    By importing water and using desalination
  • How many rivers cross the border between India and Bangladesh?
    70 rivers
  • What percentage of annual rainfall in India and Bangladesh occurs in 5 months?
    85%
  • What treaty was signed in 1996 between India and Bangladesh?
    It assured minimum water volume for Bangladesh
  • What impact did India's barrage created in 1975 have on Bangladesh?
    It diverted water supply affecting food security
  • What role does India play in flood prediction for Bangladesh?
    It provides data on five rivers