HUMS EXAM

Water cycle

The continuous process of water evaporating, condensing to form clouds, precipitating as rain or snow, and returning to earth, repeating in a cycle.

Water scarcity

The insufficiency of available water resources to meet the demands of water usage, with physical scarcity due to lack of water and economic scarcity due to inadequate infrastructure.

Effects of water scarcity

Droughts and impacts on communities, leading to water collection restrictions and careful water usage.

Water management strategies

Methods to address water scarcity, with advantages like improving water availability but disadvantages such as imposing restrictions on water usage.

Impacts of floods

Devastation including loss of lives, destruction of buildings, and the need for costly rebuilding efforts.

Subjective vs

Objective factors are factual like education availability, while subjective factors are personal feelings such as spiritual connections.

Liveability factors are

Factors like education, healthcare, safety, infrastructure, and aesthetic qualities that influence the quality of life in a place.

Reasons for living in specific places

Influenced by lifestyle, cultural connections, and personal preferences like aesthetics or proximity to family and friends.

Factors affecting liveability

Issues like traffic congestion, social inequalities, environmental problems, and urban sprawl that impact the quality of life in a place.

Strategies to improve liveability

Various approaches to enhance the quality of life in a location through addressing different challenges and enhancing amenities.