Water in this World

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Across
  1. 1. A form of energy used by water.
  2. 8. Processes to remove impurities & contamination from water.
  3. 9. It’s a human right to have ______
  4. 12. Another word for Marsh.
  5. 13. Describe the sea.
  6. 15. The systems & processes for managing water resources, including regulations, policies, & institutions.
  7. 17. When there is a lack of water.
  8. 20. Structures used to store water for various purposes, including irrigation and hydropower.
  9. 21. A small shallow body of water found in land.
  10. 22. The oceans absorb carbon dioxide, making them more acidic, which harms marine life.
  11. 23. Drinking water is ______
  12. 24. Covers the majority of the Earth.
Down
  1. 2. The process of removing salt & other minerals from saltwater to produce potable water.
  2. 3. Large stream of water.
  3. 4. The largest rivers in Australia.
  4. 5. Practices and strategies to reduce water consumption & minimise waste.
  5. 6. A large and deep body of water found in land.
  6. 7. Ensuring access to safe, reliable, & affordable water for all.
  7. 10. Opposite of saving.
  8. 11. The smart and responsible use of water resources.
  9. 14. long-term shifts in weather patterns, including temperature & precipitation, that occur over decades or longer.
  10. 16. The release of substances into bodies of water that makes water unsafe for human use and disrupts aquatic ecosystems
  11. 18. Small stream of water.
  12. 19. Happens when it rains too much.