Human Impact on the Water Cycle
Students will investigate how human activities, such as dam building and deforestation, affect the water cycle.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the construction of dams alters natural river flow and downstream ecosystems.
- Explain the impact of large-scale deforestation on local precipitation and evaporation rates.
- Evaluate sustainable practices that can minimize human disruption to the global water cycle.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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