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water resources

water resources

Meaning of water resources

usable water supplies

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British English/ə ˈwɔːtə rɪˈzɔːsɪz/
American English/ə ˈwɔtɚ rɪˈsɔrsɪz/
Russian transcription[ˈvodnɨe rʲɪˈsursɨ]
water resources
water resources - водные ресурсы
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water resources with Russian translation

water resources usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Длительная засуха может быстро истощить местные водные ресурсы.

A long drought can quickly deplete local water resources.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Инженеры контролируют водные ресурсы, чтобы планировать дефицит летом.

Engineers monitor water resources to plan for summer shortages.

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water resources belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

water resourcesводные ресурсы
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

water resources synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between water resources / freshwater resources / hydrological resources / water supply / water source / water reserves

🇬🇧English
water resources

Identical term — the general concept covering all available water (rivers, lakes, groundwater) used for human and ecological needs.

B2Very Often

The country's water resources include rivers, lakes and aquifers that supply agriculture and cities.

К водным ресурсам страны относятся реки, озёра и водоносные горизонты, обеспечивающие сельское хозяйство и города.

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freshwater resources

Specifies non-saline (fresh) water as opposed to saline/marine water — very close to 'water resources' but emphasises salinity.

B2Often

Protection of freshwater resources is vital for biodiversity and human consumption.

Защита пресных водных ресурсов жизненно важна для биоразнообразия и потребления человеком.

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hydrological resources

More technical/scientific term emphasising the hydrological perspective in studying and assessing water resources.

B2Rarely

Hydrological resources were modelled to estimate long-term river flows.

Гидрологические ресурсы моделировались для оценки долгосрочного стока рек.

🇬🇧English

Refers more to the provision/distribution system or the amount delivered to users, not the whole natural stock of water.

B2Very Often

Improving the water supply in rural towns requires upgrading pipes and treatment plants.

Улучшение водоснабжения в сельских посёлках требует модернизации труб и очистных сооружений.

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water source

Denotes a specific origin of water (river, well, spring) — a narrower concept than overall water resources.

B2Very Often

The village's main water source is a deep well tapping the local aquifer.

Основным источником воды в деревне является глубокий колодец, использующий местный водоносный горизонт.

W
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water reserves

Emphasises accumulated or reserved volumes of water (reservoirs, storage) — focus on stored stock.

B2Often

Water reserves in the dam ensure supply through the dry season.

Запасы воды в плотине обеспечивают подачу воды в засушливый сезон.

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surface water

A type of water resources: water on the surface (rivers, lakes), as opposed to groundwater.

B2Often

Surface water quality in the river affects downstream water resources.

Качество поверхностных вод в реке влияет на последующие водные ресурсы.

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groundwater

Groundwater — a specific kind of water resource (aquifers, artesian water) stored below ground.

B2Very Often

Many rural communities rely on groundwater for drinking and irrigation.

Многие сельские общины зависят от подземных вод для питья и орошения.

P
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potable water

Water safe to drink — a narrower category within water resources focused on quality and health standards.

B2Often

Emergency aid must include enough potable water for affected families.

В экстренной помощи должно быть достаточно питьевой воды для пострадавших семей.

W
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water availability

Refers to the accessibility or amount of water available for use — more of a condition/indicator than the resource itself.

B2Often

Climate change is affecting water availability in many regions.

Изменение климата влияет на доступность воды во многих регионах.

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water resources translation: водные ресурсы. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce water resources

/ə ˈwɔːtə rɪˈzɔːsɪz/

water resources translation

водные ресурсы

water resources examples

A long drought can quickly deplete local water resources.

water resources transcription

/ə ˈwɔːtə rɪˈzɔːsɪz/, /ə ˈwɔtɚ rɪˈsɔrsɪz/

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water resources meaning: what does it mean?

usable water supplies

water resources pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

water resources is pronounced as /ə ˈwɔːtə rɪˈzɔːsɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

water resources definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A long drought can quickly deplete local water resources. Translation: Длительная засуха может быстро истощить местные водные ресурсы.

Is water resources part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

Yes, water resources (водные ресурсы) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is water resources part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, water resources (водные ресурсы) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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