Case Study : Water A Natural Resource Flashcards
1
Q
What are the reasons Dublin would get its water supply from Wicklow
A
-Wicklow has a high annual rainfall that is distributed well throughout the year
The bedrock of the Wicklow mountains is compressed of granite. Granite is not permeable.
- The mountains. Are thinly populated. Farming takes place in the lowlands. Therefore the region has less levels of pollution
2
Q
Where does dublin get it’s water supply
A
Wicklow
3
Q
Where are Liffey vally waters collected
A
The blessington lakes
4
Q
What is the last step the water has to got through
A
A treatment plant
5
Q
What is the population in dublin
A
1,000,000 plus
