Global Water Resources and Scarcity
Students will analyze the distribution of global freshwater resources and the factors contributing to water scarcity in different regions.
Key Questions
- Analyze the geographical factors that contribute to chronic water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions.
- Differentiate between physical water scarcity and economic water scarcity.
- Explain how population growth and industrialization exacerbate global water stress.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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