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