Paper 2 - Section C, Water Management Flashcards
1
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What is economic water shortage
A
When there is not enough investment in infrastructure to supply enough water to people rather than a physical shortage or water
2
Q
How is climate change going to affect global south water supply
A
It will cause more droughts and less predictable rainfall across the global south
3
Q
Why is there an increase in water consumption
A
- Rising population- puts more pressure on fresh water supply
- Economic development
4
Q
What is the definition of water-stressed regions
A
Have less than 1700m3 of water per person per year
5
Q
What is a water scarce region
A
When they have less than 1000m 3 per person per year
6
Q
What factors affect water availability
A
- rainfall, areas of water surplus have high rainfall, but low rainfall isn’t the only reason people don’t have water
- geology, permeable rock layers are able to store water for years
- over-abstraction, abstraction = taking water from rivers and groundwater, over-abstraction happens when too much water is taken
- pollution of supply, rivers and groundwater can become polluted by industry
- poverty, people in LICs or NEEs usually choose between expensive water or unsafe water
- limited infrastructure, when there hasn’t been enough investment into pipes and pumping stations
7
Q
What are the impacts of water insecurity
A
- waterborne diseases
- water pollution
- conflict where demands expands supply
