1.1 - Cherrapunji Flashcards
Which area in the UK has the greatest annual rainfall?
The North
Which area in the UK is the most densely populated?
The South
How much does London desalinization plant cost?
£270 Million
What affect did April 2001 (driest on record) have on the rest of the summer?
Not enough groundwater stored casing a drought. This lead to the hosepipe ban.
How much is spent on leakage within the National Water grid?
£1 billion
Which river is water being moved from to get to the Thames near Abingdon
The Severn River
At full capacity how many homes can London desalinization plant supply to?
400000
By 2050 the UK average temperature will rise from what to what?
From 9°C to 10.6°C
What is the total volume of groundwater
licensed for abstraction?
Over 2350 million litres/day of which about 85% is used for potable supply.
Why have so many water schemes been rejected if the need for water is going to become even greater with the growth of population and climate change?
Many have been rejected on financial or environmental grounds
