Water shortage

 

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When we simply move the tap to the right or the left we get water. However, millions of people around the world are dying to find water to survive. The water shortage is the cancer of the world stability because it might shatter the entire world peace in the coming few years. A simple look in to Africa would reveal this dark future for the humanity. Millions of people can’t either access fresh water or get healthy water in developing countries. This problem is not stuck to the poor developing countries alone but it is affecting the developed countries; if not now, it will soon in the future. There are many causes for global water shortage such as the pressure on the fresh water due to the increasing population and low income. In addition to that there is a huge demand for water in products such as meat, cotton, rice, and meat. The catastrophe could be inevitable if we do not move immediately to save our water sources. Water shortage can cause drought which affects natural vegetation and crops away from rivers and wetlands. This is the epidemic of the humanity that would make millions of people die out of thirst, in particular in developing countries. 

 

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According to the government  water shortage crisis is threatening about 35 states in the USA. The increasing number of people who are in a need for water as well as the change in temperature which increased water evaporation have created a fresh water shortage crisis in the USA. Meanwhile, the sea level increases  may make the freshwater salty and unusable. The Midwest is threatened with the shrinking of the great lakes, in addition to Georgia and Florida’s crisis soon due to the shortage of rainfall. There are many states such as Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas facing the water shortage crisis. The reports said that the demand for freshwater is increasing rapidly to 12.3% between 2000 and 2050. All these states have a climate change causing global warming crisis increasing. However, there are states away from the crisis so far, but the question is will they be always away from water shortage crisis in the USA. Water shortage crisis in the USA can be solved if the government takes some steps for instance water-related investing. There are many ways such as distribution and management; advanced water treatment; demand-side efficiency; and water and food. Another possible solution for USA water shortage crisis is Lake Mead which could cover all of Pennsylvania under a foot of water when it is full. This lake's capacity has 5.6 trillion gallons, enough to supply the entire United States for about six months. Water recycling is another possible option for solving the water shortage problem. There is much waste water from daily use. It is an alternative solution if there is much investment in recycling this water and using it again, not necessarily in drinking, but for washing or watering plants and crops. The planned distribution of water will help to supply water for people who can’t access it daily easily such as the remote areas in the desert and poor towns. It would help in health protection from the dangerous diseases. In other words, water shortages kill people as well as domestic animals which causes disease. If these people find safe water for their daily use and animals they would be healthy. Fresh water shortage requires principals to save water usage and distribute water equally for all the people without differentiating between the rich and the poor.

 

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The number of people who do not have the sufficient amount of water either to drink or to water their crops is increasing daily. Water shortage is not a simple problem but it is a complex one that resulted from many sources such as global warming, increasing number of population and huge consumptions of fresh water in industries. In my own opinion, water shortage could be solved through water recycling, as well as supplying poor countries with fresh water by investment in water. The majority of the water around the world is polluted, so the government should warn and enlighten the nations with the water pollution as well as tips to save water.

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Great Pyramid of Giza

Great Pyramid of Giza

 

 

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in Giza, Cairo on the bank of the river Nile in Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to have existed till now. It was built 2500 years ago, in 2560–2540 BC probably as a tomb for the fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. Khufu's vizier ( minister), Hemon, or Hemiunu, is said to be the architect of this Great Pyramid. Hemiunu was a relative of Khufu, and is known as a prince and sealer of the king of Egypt. The purpose of the pyramids was to hold and protect the bodies of the pharaohs after death and they were also used to hold jewels, gold, treasures, mummies and other precious items.

The word Pyramid comes from a Greek word, Pyramis, meaning wheat cake as they reminded the people of Greece of a pointed topped wheat cake. The Egyptians called the stractures "Mer". The shape represented the sun rays and the sun was the god "Ra". The sides were sloped so the Pharao could climb to heaven and live forever.

 

 

The construction materials used were low grade limestone for the pyramid core, while fine white limetone was used for the outer and interior walls. Pink granite was also used on inner walls. Basalt or alabaster was commonly used. Limestone could be found in nearby places like Giza and Dahshur. Pink granite, basalt and alabaster were probably brought from Aswan on the River Nile. Animals or humans were used to carry these materials to the building site.

It is assumed that at least 20,000 workers may have been involved on this massive project. Some of them were free men working as masons, tool makers, carpenters, scribes and overseers. Many were unskilled slave labourers. A town was built for the free workers where they were given houses, food, clothing and medical care. A low quality accommodation was provided for the slaves workers.

The transportation of bricks and stones was a great problem but with dedication and hard efforts it was overcome, as they carried heavy stones and bricks to the upper levels of the pyramid.

 

 

To me, the Pyramid of Giza stands for the briliance of the ancient Egyptian culture and its ability to work with stone using the oldest tools and slave workers. It is a symbol for the historical importance of a land and people who faced invasions (attacks) by many different people and cultures, but somehow maintained a unique Egyptian life style. We can simply say that Egypt is like no other land on this earth.

So while The Great Pyramid stands as a wondarful reminder of an interesting past, it also symbolises the will power and determination of the Egyptian people, that they too will always maintain their identity.

Today, the importance of the pyramids is mainly about archeologists and the tourist industry. The Egyptian Tourism Ministry reported 12 million visitors in 2012 and this figure is set to increase in coming years. People see it as a great holiday destination nowadays.

 

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