Mock Essay Content Flashcards
1
Q
What are the physical factors that influence water stress?
A
- vegetation cover
- climate
- the ENSO cycle
2
Q
How does climate influence water stress?
A
- Temperature influences atmospheric moisture levels.
3
Q
How does the ENSO cycle impact water stress?
A
The dropped trade winds means that warm water spreads across the ocean, cooling the water to the West of Australia. This means we get dry periods such as ‘the big dry’ which occurred between 2016 and 2019.
4
Q
How do river regimes impact water insecurity?
A
The flashier the river regime, the more insecurity there will be later on due to a drier summer season.
