Water in the World · Environmental Interaction

The Water Cycle and Catchments

Understanding how water moves through the landscape and the importance of healthy river systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do human activities in the upper catchment affect water quality downstream?
  2. 2Why is the groundwater supply often mismanaged compared to surface water?
  3. 3What happens to the water cycle when natural vegetation is removed?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9G7K01
Year: Year 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Water in the World
Period: Environmental Interaction

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