Ecological Issue Report

Ecological Issue Report

Ecological Issue Report Population Dynamics Culminating Task Global Water Supply 7) a) An obvious pattern between these two maps is that the distribution of people is situated where there is a surplus of rain water. b) People usually live in places where there is an adequate supply of water, but there are exceptions. In certain areas of Asia and China there is a significant population and not an adequate supply of water. In some of the regions of Asia and China there are underdeveloped populations, which makes it extremely hard to obtain water. These populations could obtain water manmade wells. Wells would also be the safest water to drink; all the layers of the earth would act as a filter to eliminate bacteria. Also harvesting as much rain water as possible is ideal for third world countries, as other means of obtaining water can be pricey. 8) Yes I agree. Countries with a higher standard of living should assist those who are less fortunate by financing and exporting non-polluting industrial technologies and more efficient irrigation systems. In countries such as Africa and Asia water is in high demand, as the amount of average rainfall is significantly less than that of our own and the amount of money that can be used to fund clean drinking water is little to none. The country that we live in hasn’t faced a severe water shortage, we do not understand what it’s like going for days without clean drinking water and therefore should be made aware of those who suffer through that reality all the time. The amount of money that could be saved every day, but is instead wasted, is tremendous. Developed countries are using extravagant amounts of money to fund and support war. Depending on how you look at the situation, this could be considered a waste of money, as war is never the answer. Or this money is being put to good use. Either way, some or most of this money being used unnecessarily could be used to finance and support under developed countries in their...

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