Are we running out of clean water?

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Despite water covering 71% of the planet’s surface, more than half the world’s population endures extreme water scarcity for at least one month a year. Current estimates predict that by 2040, up to 20 more countries could be experiencing water shortages. These statistics raise a startling question: is the Earth running out of clean water? Balsher Singh Sidhu takes a closer look at water consumption.

A very informative video by TedEd. You can also access the video following this link.

Some words:
cover = καλύπτω
Earth's surface = επιφάνεια της Γης
population = πληθυσμός
endure = υπομένω
water scarcity= water shortage = έλλειψη / ανεπάρκεια νερού
run out = ξεμένω, εξαντλούμαι
consumption = κατανάλωση
footprint = αποτύπωμα
impact = αντίκτυπος

You can look up other unknown words on this online dictionary.

Then answer the following questions.

The Water Cycle craft

As part of our 6th grade eTwinning project this year, called "The Fantastic Blue" which is all about water and its importance in our lives, my students watched two videos about the water cycle. 

They understood the constant movement of water and how it works. Afterwards, they created a fun mobile craft representing the water cycle, an idea by Michaels.

 

The Water Cycle

Water never stands still but is always in constant movement, even though sometimes it doesn't seem like it. 

This constant movement of water is called The Water Cycle.

Image credit: ScienceWithMe

Watch the following videos which explain thoroughly the water cycle and how it works.

Video credit: Happy Learning English

Video Credit: National Science Foundation