Hydrosphere Contents

1. Water

The uneven natural distribution of water is one of the main factors explaining the variations in biomes found around the globe

Availability of water plays a crucial role in determining the potential productivity of a local environment. However, humans can artificially modify and manipulate a local environment to increase water availability by water management techniques, such as irrigation.

Examples of the way humans can store or transport water from one location to another, making it available where and when needed to increase agricultural production or for other purposes.

How can variability in the natural distribution of water be managed?