1. Air and Water Resources
Why is it important to manage air and water resources wisely?
How can individuals help manage air and water resources wisely?

2. Importance of Air and Water
Resources you cannot live without
Water is also important for agriculture, transportation and recreation.

3. Air Most organisms need air to survive Polluted air can harm organisms
Caused by fossil fuel burning in homes, vehicles and power plants
Also by natural events

4. Smog
Photochemical smog – brownish haze produced when nitrogen compounds and other pollutants in the air react in the presence of sunlight.
Bad for respiratory system
Increases the risk of asthma attacks
Air Pollution

5. Acid Precipitation Precipitation with pH of less than 5.6
Harms fish and other organisms in lakes
Pollutes soil, kills trees and other plants
Damages buildings and statues made of some types of rock

6. Natural Events
Forest fires and volcanic eruptions release gas, ash and dust into the air
Dust and ash from a single volcanic eruption can spread around the world
Causes damage to organisms similar to smog

7. Where is Water Found?
Oceans
Ice
Rivers and Lakes
Groundwater

8. Water Habitats

9. Water Quality
Affected by peoples use of water for farming, industry, electricity production, household activities, transportation and recreation.

10. Management Solutions
Legislation

11. What Can You Do? Energy efficiency
Dispose of harmful chemicals properly
Volunteer to clean up litter
Conserve water