Geography·Economic activities and the use of resources · NSSCO 2.5
Water resources in Namibia
Narrated lesson · press play
Namibia is the driest country in the whole of sub-Saharan Africa, so no resource matters more than water. In this lesson we look at the three great uses of water — agriculture, domestic and industrial — and the competition between them that must be carefully managed. We find out where our water actually comes from, sorting it into surface water on the borders and ground water in the interior. We follow the water cycle and see how it brings both drought and flooding, then explore the clever methods Namibians use to capture and make water — dams, boreholes, desalination and Windhoek's world-famous recycling. Finally we look at water pollution, and why every single drop must be protected.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCO Geography 2.5):
- Discuss the uses of water for agriculture, domestic and industrial purposes, and the competition for water that requires careful management
- Identify the sources of water in Namibia: ground water and surface water, and explain their significance to human activities
- Discuss how the processes of the hydrological cycle may affect water supplies, with reference to the causes and effects of flooding and drought
- Discuss methods of water supply: reservoirs, dams, wells, boreholes, desalination and recycling
- Explain the causes and consequences of water pollution on the natural and human environment
Loading your lesson…
You're watching a free 3-minute preview — create a free account to keep going.