A) "Environment at the Threshold: The Great Lakes"

1) Read the Introduction above and Case Study of the Great Lakes in Planet Earth: A Physical Geography and then take notes on the Case Study adhering to the following criteria:

- point form notes addressing major themes, issues, and terms
- use subheadings
- maximum three pages single sided, 1.5 spacing, typed
- use a 12 point font except for subheadings which may be 14 point
- once you have completed your notes, read them over and bold in a different font colour what you deem to be the top 10 points
- include a three sentence summary at the end of your notes

This is worth 15 marks. E-mail your completed work as a document attachment.

2) Choose one of the following (5 marks):

a) On a piece of blank paper (i.e. 8.5 in. by 11 in.), create a visual summary of the Case Study using images and symbols to remember key points.

If you are able, scan the image and e-mail it to your instructor. Otherwise, be prepared to manually hand it in to your instructor.

or

b) Write a seven line rhyming poem that summarizes the Case Study. E-mail your poem to your instructor.

Note: For Parts B and C below, e-mail your completed work as a document attachment. It is worth 10 marks.

B) Water Conservation in Agriculture

1) List and briefly describe the tips for conserving irrigation water.

C) Water Conservation Issues in an Arid Climate

1) Using a search engine, find a map to show the location of Oliver in British Columbia. Insert this image into your document and include the actual website source.

2) Why does Oliver have an arid climate?

3) Utilize the Case Study link above to answer the following questions:

a) What factors are expected to stress Oliver's water resources?

b) What are some options mentioned for improving water efficiency?

c) The carrying capacity of the natural system is mentioned and how there needs to be a balance between human interests and ecological necessity. For instance, as water is withdrawn from the ground, less is made available for what ecological considerations?

d) Lawn and landscape irrigation can represent what % of domestic water use?

e) Explain what xeriscaping is.

f) How much precipitation does Oliver average per month?

g) This amount of precipitation could be harvested from a typical house rooftop to provide enough irrigation water for how much lawn or garden area?

h) It is suggested that education and metering can reduce indoor and outdoor water use by 30% each. Why does metering promote conservation and how is it being implemented in Oliver?

i) In 2005, Oliver had a population of 4, 700. By 2041, it is projected to be around 12 000. In order to accommodate the water needs of such a population without expanding its water supply infrastructure, Oliver would have to require what measures?

j) Agriculture in the entire Okanagan Valley accounts for how much water use?

D) Greater Vancouver Regional District - Water Supply

Answer the following in your notebook, utilizing the information from the links.

1) Where does the GVRD get its water from?

2) Describe the treatment process that the water goes through before reaching homes.

3) What measures can be taken by residents and businesses to conserve water?

4) Choose one of the following:

Post your answer to the Discussion.

a) If you live in the GVRD, what do you think of the quality of the water from your tap? Do you drink water from other sources (i.e. bottled water)?

b) If you live outside of the GVRD, where do you get your water supplies from? What do you think of the quality of your water?

E) Water Quality and Supply Issues in the Developing World

Answer the following in your notebook.

Utilize the "Key Facts About Water" link to answer the following:

1) List five key facts that emphasize the plight of many in the developing world in terms of their water supplies and quality.

2) List a positive fact regarding water development in developing countries over the last 20 years.

Look at the "Water-related diseases" slide show to answer the following:

3) What fraction of the world lives in countries which lack adequate water supplies?

4) What fraction is projected to live in water-stressed regions by 2025?

5) Globally, how many people currently do not have access to clean water?

6) Describe the nature of and extent of four water-related diseases.