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WATER SHORTAGE IN AUSTRALIA

Made by

Ahmed Saleh Al-Hammadi

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Contents:- Introduction. The definition of the water shortage. Causes of water shortage. Consequences of water shortage. Solutions for water shortage.

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Introduction:-

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The definition of the water shortage:-

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Common names:

1) Water crisis

2) Water scarcity

3) Water disaster

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Causes of water shortage:-

Natural causes

Global warming Lack of rains Floods

Human causes

Population Industrial works Pollution Bad consumption

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Consequences of water shortage:-

1) Famine

2) The drought

3) Economic

4) Agriculture

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Solutions for water shortage:-

1) Reduce the consumption

2) Desalination plants

3) Recycling water

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Sydney desalination plant:-1. 20092. 250 million liters per days.3. 1.5 million people.

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The Kwinana Water Reclamation Plant:-1) 20042) 24 gigaliters/ day

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