The document discusses the shrinking of the Aral Sea located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. It outlines several causes including the diversion of water from feeding rivers for cotton growing and irrigation in the 1960s-1980s. This caused the sea to shrink dramatically and led to problems like increased salinization, health issues from contaminants, and desertification of the region. Solutions discussed include dams to restore parts of the northern sea, repairing canals to return water to deltas, clean water projects, and efforts by various organizations to improve water management and support affected communities.

1. When will I see you again? The Three Degrees The Aral Sea Causes Impacts Solutions

2. What can you remember about the Aral Sea?

6. 1977 1989 2006 Problem 1: the Aral sea began to shrink

7. Problem 2: Increased Salinisation. The mineral content of the lake went from 10g/L to 40g/L (sea water is 35g/L). This was poisonous to most species of fish and other wildlife. 60,000 people abandoned their livelihoods in fishing.

16. An annotated sketch map will help you to revise. North/South Aral Sea Berg Strait Amu Darya Syr Darya Amu Darya Delta Aralsk Dashhowuz