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Please note: This course will be closing on 27th April 2022. You can still study the course and gain a certificate up until this date. The record of the course completion will still be on your OpenLearn profile after the course closes.
3 hours, 13 minutes
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Water is arguably the most important physical resource as it is the one that is essential to human survival. Understanding the global water cycle and how we use water is essential to planning a sustainable source of water for the future. In the UK there are areas where water supplies are limited, shown by recent droughts. Globally, there are many areas that do not have enough water to support the current population adequately. Decisions will have to be made on the best way to use water in a world where there is climate change. This course, Extending water resources, examines the options.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- Discuss ways of extending sources of fresh water involving both the unused parts of the hydrological cycle, and new ways of using existing water sources.
Course Currilcum
- Introduction 00:05:00
- Learning outcomes 00:03:00
- Water transfer 00:35:00
- Estuary storage 00:15:00
- Conjunctive use 00:45:00
- Desalination 00:30:00
- Rain-making 00:20:00
- Conservation 00:25:00
- Conclusion 00:15:00
