Wednesday January 21

Three Questions from Tuesday

1. Question #1
1. When is water renewable?
2. What conditions make it un-renewable?
3. What condition make it renewable?
2. Question #2
1. What is the relationship between the creation of dams and reservoirs on rivers as it relates to flood control and droughts?
2. What are the impacts of dams on rivers (in terms of habitat alteration)?
3. Question #3
1. Where are the headwaters of the Colorado River?
2. What is the source of the water that is in the Colorado River?
3. Which states have claims on that water?
4. What happens if there is a decrease in the water available?

Here is a great link to Colorado water issues.

Water (Mis)Use:

1. Complete the in-class assignment ("Water Loss, Drop by Drop"). This is a real good dimensional analysis problem that illustrates how easily water is "lost". -due at the end of class today (1/21)
2. Go to the Water Footprint Calculator and determine the amount of water that you use. - due at the end of class today (1/21)
3. Review the homework assignment ("Water Use Inventory") -due at the end of class on Monday 1/27 (which will be a work day for you).