Managing the UK's water Flashcards
Where is the UK is demand high for water?
The south east have high population density and therefore there is high water demand
When in the UK is there high annual rainfall?
The North and West of the UK have high rainfall meaning there is a good supply of rainwater.
Define surplus
When there is a greater supply than demand
Define deficit
When there is a greater demand that supply
Which areas have water surplus?
North and Western Areas
Which areas have water deficit?
The South East areas
Why is demand for water increasing?
The UK population is heavily increasing as well as the amount of water used up by a person.
Water is transferred from areas of surplus to areas of deficit. What are some issues of this?
. Dams and aqueducts for water transfer that are needed can be expensive
. Dam building for water transfer can affect wildlife. For example fish migration patterns can be affected
. Reservoirs for water storage can involve flooding settlements and relocating people
. Fixing leaky pipes who result in less water lost during transfer.
Define aqueducts
They are bridges used to transport water.
Other ways of reducing supply for water
.People can reduce the amount of water they use at home. For example taking showers instead of baths and using hosepipes less
. Water companies want people to have water meters installed - meters are used to charge people for the exact volume of water they use.
