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Climate Change Effects on Water Resources
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Sea Level Rise
Salinization of coastal aquifers reducing the availability of fresh water for irrigation and drinking.
Shift in Crop Growing Zones
Need for new water management techniques and changes in crop varieties as traditional zones become less suitable.
Changes in Water Demand
Increased competition for water resources between agriculture, industry, and domestic use.
Ocean Acidification
Impacts on marine food sources, affecting fishing industries and communities that rely on seafood.
Loss of Biodiversity
Reduction in genetic diversity of crops, making agriculture more susceptible to pests and diseases.
More Frequent Extreme Weather Events
Damage to agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation systems, and increased soil erosion affecting water quality.
Impact on Soil Moisture
Changes in soil moisture levels which affect plant growth and groundwater recharge rates.
Increased Temperature
Higher evapotranspiration rates leading to water scarcity and stress on crops, possibly reducing agricultural productivity.
Melting Glaciers
Reduced long-term water storage in glaciers, leading to periods of water scarcity and impacting hydroelectric power.
Altered Rainfall Patterns
Unpredictable precipitation causing either droughts or floods, impacting irrigation and crop yields.
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