LO: To define the key terms outlined in the syllabus. To explain the environmental impacts these have upon water quality. To create micro-case-studies for each.
Key terminology: Irrigation Salinisation Agro-chemical run-off Eutrophication
SalinisationAgro-chemical run-off Pollution of groundwaterEutrophication
Salinisation Summarise how the process happens. How it is linked to irrigation and agriculture? Briefly explain how its effects can be combated. Visit and pay attention to “the stressed Murray- Darling River system”. Create a table to show the CAUSES and IMPACTS of salinization in the Murray-Darling basin.
Agro-chemical Runoff Watch this Video: Locate the case study. What is a pesticide and how much is used each year? Links to agriculture and irrigation? What are the environmental impacts? Are there any protection measures available? Extra: early-for-the-salton-riviera-california/ early-for-the-salton-riviera-california/