AGSM 105 - The World Has a Drinking Problem Exam Study Guide

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts from the AGSM 105 study guide.

Fixed Rate or Flat Rate

A monthly charge for water that remains the same regardless of consumption.

Uniform Rates

A rate that stays the same for each unit of consumption, such as $3.00 per 1000 gallons.

Increasing (Inclining) Block Rates

A rate that increases as water consumption increases.

Decreasing (Declining) Block Rates

A rate that decreases as water consumption increases.

Drought Demand Rate

A rate that increases during shortage events to reflect scarcity value.

Excess Use Rate

A rate that adds an additional price for use above a certain level of consumption.

Surcharge

A separate charge added to existing rate structures to recover revenues for a specific purpose.

Rate Structure

Includes elements that make up the total amount paid for water and wastewater services.

Tiered Rate Structure

A structure where low-income customers pay a reduced rate for a certain amount of water usage.

Percentage of Income Billing

Setting water bills as a percentage of a customer's income to ensure affordability.

Lake Mead

The largest reservoir in the United States, supplying water to at least 40 million people.

Colorado River

A river whose watershed covers seven states and northern Mexico, facing over-allocation issues.

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Manages Lake Mead, Lake Powell, and other portions of the Colorado River watershed.

Groundwater Contamination

The pollution of groundwater sources, impacting public health on the Navajo Nation.

Cash Crop

Any agricultural crop grown to sell on the market rather than for personal use.

Food Crop

Crops cultivated primarily for consumption by the farmer or feeding livestock.

Maji Safi Group

An education program focusing on community empowerment, women's employment, and sustainable change.

Hand Washing

The most effective method to prevent diarrheal and respiratory infections.

Rain Water Harvesting (RWH)

The collection and storage of rainwater for beneficial uses.

Cauvery River Conflict

A long-term interstate dispute over water between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.