W A T E R

C Y C L E
 The changing of water from a Evaporati
liquid to a vapor
EVAPORATION on
Condensati The changing of water from a gas
to a liquid
INFILTRATION CONDENSATION on
The changing of water from a solid Sublimatio
to gas
n
Precipitati condense The process by which water molecules
to form drops heavy enough to fall to
WATER on the earth’s surface

CYCLE
SURFACE RUN-OFF SUBLIMATION
The release of water vapor from plants
and soil into the air. Transpiration
Percolati Water flows vertically through the soil
and rocks under the influence of
PERCOLATION PRECIPITATION
on gravity
The flowing of water over the
TRANSPIRATION
land from higher to lower Surface run-off
ground
The process of water filling the
Infiltration porous space of soil
Demands for
greater food
security and
living
food security
standards

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 •availability of
food and one's
access to it
food • occupants do not
security live in hunger or
fear of starvation.
 “ When all people at all
times have access to
sufficient, safe, nutritious
food to maintain a healthy
food and active life".

security - world food summit, 1996

Demands for
greater food
security and
LIVING
living
standards
STANDARD

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 • level of wealth,
c o m f o r t ,
material goods,
LIVING and necessities
available to a
STANDARD c e r t a i n
socioeconomic
class or a
BASIC MATERIAL QUALITY OF
FACTORS LIFE
• ECONOMIC AND
• INCOME
POLITICAL STABILITY
• GROSS DOMESTIC • POLITICAL AND
PRODUCT
RELIGIOUS
• LIFE EXPECTANCY FREEDOM
• Preservation • ENVIRONMENTAL
• ECONOMIC QUALITY
OPPORTUNITY • CLIMATE 9
 Demands
for greater Reducing food insecurity
food
security
and living Water, Food & Energy
standards

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 • Population growth and
changes in diets as a result of
increasing incomes and
improved living standards will
TRENDS IN lead to higher agricultural
• While
w a t highly
e r volatile,
d e mfossil
a n fuel
d .
WATER, FOOD prices show a rising trend and
many countries are striving to
AND ENERGY diversify energy sources.
Energy generation from
SECRITY biofuels and hydropower has
a direct effect on water and
water resources and in many
cases competes with food
 WAYS TO CONSERVE
WATER
Reuse of drainage water Produce nutritious food with less water

Use of water resources of

marginal quality Efficient irrigation strategies

Produce smarter ways to

use fertilizer and water
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OTHER WAYS TO CONSERVE
WATER RESOURCES
• Joint planning
• Public Education
• Low- Water Energy Resources
• Preservation
• Fair Value Pricing

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