Human-Environment Interactions - Climate Solutions: Desalination

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the lecture on desalination and water management.

Desalination

The process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable.

Brine

A byproduct of desalination that can harm marine life.

Reverse Osmosis

A desalination method that uses high pressure to filter salt through membranes.

Thermal Desalination

A method of desalination that heats seawater to produce steam, which condenses into freshwater.

Zero-Liquid Discharge (ZLD)

A technology that extracts valuable minerals from brine, turning waste into resources.

Carbon Footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by a certain activity or process.

Drip Irrigation

An efficient irrigation method that delivers water directly to the roots of plants.

Gray Water

Water that has been used in sinks and showers, which can be reused for irrigation.

Qanat

An ancient system of underground tunnels used for transporting water with minimal evaporation.

Environmental Impact

The effect that a process or activity has on the environment, including harm to ecosystems.