Earths resources/water around the world/development gap Flashcards
1
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What are natural resources?
A
something which occurs naturally.
e.g soil , water, wind
2
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What is physical water scarcity?
A
not enough water for everyone
(low rainfall,large population etc)
3
Q
What is economic water scarcity?
A
when there is water but areas cannot afford pumps and pipes etc to access clean water
4
Q
What is desertifacation?
A
process of land turning into desert
as the quality of soil declines over time
5
Q
causes of desertification?
A
- population growth
- removal of wood
- soil erosion
- climate change
6
Q
What is the development gap?
A
development gap
is the difference in levels of development between the richest and poorest countries in the world.
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