Describe two ways water supplies may become polluted.
For one of these ways, explain how the pollution problem can be solved.
On the map, locate these two dams: Warsak (W) and Diamir Bhasha (under construction) (D). This dam is $150\text{ km}$ downstream of Gilgit. Use the correct symbol from the key for each site and label each with the right letter.
What are the benefits of building a dam at the Diamir Bhasha site?
Read the following article about the plan to construct a new dam, the Kalabagh, on the River Indus at the location shown on the map in Fig. 1. Kalabagh Dam - A Controversial Issue Punjab wants the Kalabagh Dam to be constructed, but there is opposition to the project from part of the population in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Those who oppose the dam claim that it could benefit Punjab and harm the other provinces. At this stage, the Kalabagh Dam issue is hard to settle. Describe the disputes over water availability and use that can arise from proposals to build dams at sites like this.
State one use of timber taken from forests that have been cleared.
Using the photographs and your own knowledge, describe the effects of deforestation on the natural environment.
Pakistan is losing its trees at a rapid rate. Between 2000-2007 the country’s forests declined by 2.2% per year, the ninth highest rate among the world’s nations. What actions can be taken to reduce deforestation? To what extent are these actions possible in Pakistan?