(W) Reasons for changes in water supply and demand over time

Question 1

population

Answer 1

UK population is increasing so demand for water increases

people need water for hygiene, cooking and cleaning
as population increases so does the amount of water needed for people to survive

the south-east of England has a high population density so demands a lot of water

Question 2

consumerism

Answer 2

businesses produce goods that people buy that require water to produce

as people get wealthier, they can afford to buy more goods and more water is needed per person

Question 3

economic changes

Answer 3

countries become wealthier, allowing them to implement systems to more efficiently deliver water to people

increases wealth allows people to afford to waste more water

Question 4

increasing demand

Answer 4

demand increases as the population grows and more technology is implemented to deliver water to people

wealthier people can afford more water so demand increases

hotter weather or drought also increases the demand for water