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Water Worries

By Rachael McMillan

Presentation by (Name)

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Questions from Water Worries

  • Why were people queuing for water in Christchurch? ___________________________________���
  • Where do we get our water from? (List 5 of these) _____________________________________���
  • Who takes samples to test the water? _________________________________���
  • Which river has been recently called one of the dirtiest rivers in the world? ___________________���

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Questions from Water Worries

  • Which is one of the dirtiest places on Earth? ____________________________���
  • Where has foh harvesting been used in the world? _________________________________ ���
  • What are some rivers around the world that are drying up? _____________________________���
  • In the harvesting rain section what is the best way to collect water? _________________________��

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The water Cycle

Place the correct number on the diagram and then briefly explain each step. �

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Meaning of words

Find the meanings of the following words in the text and dictionary.

  • Groundwater - �
  • Precious - �
  • Vapour - �
  • Irrigation - �
  • Aquifers -

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Harvesting Rain

  • Your task it to list the equipment needed for creating your own rain harvester and also how you would go about making this.

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Use your imagination

  • Your task it to pretend that you are a council worker and you have taken a sample from the Manawatu River. This sample has come back as being polluted what are your next steps and what will you do about this?