Part+6+What+is+it+like+to+live+in+my+country

=What is it like to live in my country?=

Is there enough water.
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What do you think improved water sources means?
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**1)** Record the total percentage of people with access to improved fresh water in the, "What's like life table," below. The links can be found in the table.




Activity 2: What could we be doing instead?
====//1) Using the information below you are to make notes on the many ways that access to fresh water can improve the lives of a countries people. You should give special consideration to the effect it can have on the lives of young girls. Use real examples in your notes.//====

Health:
====In developing countries, about 80% of illnesses are linked to poor water and sanitation conditions. 1 out of every 5 deaths under the age of 5 worldwide is due to a water-related disease. Clean and safe water is essential to healthy living.====

====**2)** How has access to water affected the development of your country? Do some research to see how the availability of water has impacted on the development of your country. Use examples to illustrate how water has aided and/or hampered development in your country.====