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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.
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Key terminology: Irrigation Salinisation Agro-chemical run-off Eutrophication
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SalinisationAgro-chemical run-off Pollution of groundwaterEutrophication
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Salinisation Summarise how the process happens. How it is linked to irrigation and agriculture? Briefly explain how its effects can be combated. Visit http://goo.gl/koG5zM and pay attention to “the stressed Murray- Darling River system”.http://goo.gl/koG5zM Create a table to show the CAUSES and IMPACTS of salinization in the Murray-Darling basin.
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Agro-chemical Runoff Watch this Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McfARs9PnbMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McfARs9PnbM 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: http://www.messynessychic.com/2012/10/03/the-apocalypse-came- early-for-the-salton-riviera-california/http://www.messynessychic.com/2012/10/03/the-apocalypse-came- early-for-the-salton-riviera-california/
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