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Acholi Biology

water

Water is a vital, life-sustaining liquid that covers about 71% of Earth's surface, primarily in the form of oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers. It is essential for all known forms of life, serving as a medium for biological processes, regulating temperature, and aiding in nutrient transport. Composed of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom (H₂O), water has unique properties, such as its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances, making it an effective solvent. Its high heat capacity allows it to absorb and release heat slowly, stabilizing the climate. Despite being abundant, freshwater, which is essential for drinking and agriculture, is limited and often unevenly distributed, making its conservation crucial for sustaining life on Earth.

Water sources(Kabedo pii)

These water sources are vital for sustaining life and agriculture in the Acholi region, though challenges such as seasonal variability, contamination, and access still persist. Efforts by both governmental and non-governmental organizations continue to focus on improving water supply and sanitation in the area.

EnglishAcholi
Creek kulo
river nam
lake nam
Borehole Tangi
rain 🌧️ kot
The rive is full pii opong
Ocean 🌊 Nam
ice 🧊 pee
water on hill or mountain 🏔️ apara
underground water 💦 pii mi ite ngom
stagnant or full water body kut
start of river, lakes, creak lii
well pii akwinya
pipe water 🚿 pii tol
tank water pii nyonyo
solar, generator water 🚿 pii mac

Use of water(tic ki pii)

Efforts to manage and sustain water resources are crucial, given the challenges such as seasonal availability, population growth, and climate change, all of which impact water accessibility and quality in the Acholi region.

EnglishAcholi
Cooking 🥘 Tedo
Drinking Amata
Washing Lwoko
Taking tea ☕️ Mato chai
Making alcohol 🍺 Yibo congo
Toilet 🚽 Ot coo
Irrigation Pito koti
building a house 🏠 yibo ot
Medicine 💊 Yat
Hydrogen fuel ⛽️ Mac Kom pii 

Disadvantage of too much water(Rac pii ma pol)

Too much water in a region, commonly due to excessive rainfall, flooding, or overflow from water bodies, can lead to several disadvantages and challenges.

EnglishAcholi
Erosion mwolo piny
flood pong pii
Block going outside kato woko pe
kill plants 🌱 Neko yati
It mixes the clean drinking and bad rubo pii amata ki ma rac
kill human being neko dano
kill animals neko lee

Advantage of too much water(be pii ma pol)

While excessive water can pose challenges, it also comes with several advantages, particularly in regions that can effectively manage and utilize these water resources.

EnglishAcholi
cool weather 🌦️ piny ngic
growing plants 🌱 dongo yat
available for drinking tie me amata
cooling down kelo ngico
bring fish 🐟 Kelo rec
Bring water food 🍲 Kelo cam kulo