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Water Cycle Diagram And Water Conservation
By James J Dixon
Water cycle diagram helps one understand the process
of rainwater formation and the importance of water conservation.
We need to conserve our water to meet the needs of an
increasing population. These days of tapped water in
urban areas, do not reflect the true needs of people
living in rural areas and areas with long periods of
drought.
There are areas in our country where it only rains
for a short period of the year and the rest of the year
is mostly dry. We need to take action to conserve as
much water as possible to prevent too much water simply
evaporating and disappearing.
You can take measures to use less water. Easy steps
include using less water, cut down wasting water by
fixing dripping taps and leaky pipes and take measures
to reuse water and saving water with a rainwater tank.
Remember, water in your water tank, gathered from the
rain is water you do not have to pay the water utility.
It is free water.
Unless, of course you live in a drought area and water
has to be trucked in, to fill your water tank.
A Water Cycle Diagram
I remember the first time I saw a water cycle diagram.
I was in middle school, and I had no idea why it was
important. I knew vaguely that water changed places
frequently. I knew, for example, that it would go up
into the air and form clouds, come down as rain, and
slowly drain out into the ocean. The significance of
this fact was lost on me however.
That is why when I show my students a diagram of the
water cycle, I am careful to explain its significance.
Nowadays, water cycle diagrams and not just a casual
part of the curriculum. They are absolutely crucial
to understand.
After all, with global warming as it is, understanding
the water cycle is important for the leaders of tomorrow.
The water cycle, you see, is one of the most important
environmental cycles. Almost everything about our environment
is completely dependent on it.
Mountains Are The Most Important
When looking at a water cycle diagram, I usually start
with the mountains, work my way down to the oceans,
and head up to the clouds. Mountains, after all, are
one of the most important steps in the water cycle diagram,
and one of the ones most affected by global warming.
You see, mountain glaciers are usually reservoirs of
water. In the winter, increased snowfall adds to their
supply. In the summer, melting causes a seasonal flood.
In my water cycle diagrams, I am sure to note how this
can be changed by excessive global warming.
Cataclysmic Change In Then Water Cycle
When all the water on top of the mountains has melted,
there will be no seasonal flood, which will cause widespread
drought. This cataclysmic change affects every other
stage of the water cycle diagram. The reproductive life
of fish, the seasonal crops planted by farmers, and
the populations of various animals are all affected
by the cycle of water.
By seeing how one stage changes another stage and that
changes the third stage, my students can see the possible
effects of global warming and learn the importance of
stewardship for the earth. There is no more valuable
lesson that I can teach them. I just hope that the water
cycle diagram is sinking in more for them than it did
for me.
If it isn’t, I fear for the future of our planet. After
all, the things that we learn in school are the things
that we take into our lives. That is why effective teaching
is so important.
Water Conservation And Preventing Water Scarcity
Knowing about the formation of rainwater helps you
understand the need for water conservation, for times
when there is not enough water to meet our needs. There
are places in our country and places around the world,
where it has not rained for months, sometimes even years
and these areas are in perpetual drought. These areas
are becoming more and more prevalent as the effects
of global warming are becoming more apparent.
To safeguard against drought is one of the reasons
we need to take action to conserve water and not take
water for granted. These days of urban areas with tapped
water, people seem to think that all they have to do
is turn on the tap and water will be available forever.
This may not always be the case.
This is why we need more rainwater tanks, to collect
our own water. Another option is to recycle the water
we use, allowing people to use the same water more than
once. One major household duty these days is to get
a plumber to fix leaking pipes and dripping or faulty
taps. Once these are fixed, it will lower your water
bill as less water is wasted.
Taking easy steps to conserve water, may help us all
achieve a future where we continue to have enough water
to meet our needs.
About the Author:
James J Dixon has written a number of articles on recycling,
waste management and renewable resources including
Environmental Jobs,
Waste Water,
Disposal Of Plastics.
Look out for new articles as they become available on
this site.
Little Known Recycling Facts.....
How do I recycle my garbage?
The first step you need to take
is to contact your local waste management facility
and find out what types of recyclables they take
each week. The next step is to secure the
appropriate bins that will house each of the
different types of recycling materials.
Some bins are for inside your home and some are for
outside. Once you have the correct storage containers
it is time to sort your trash. Plastics, papers, glass,
aluminum and yard trimmings will each go into separate
bins and will be placed out on your curb for pick-up
on the appropriate day.
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