Water Flashcards
1
Q
what impacts water avaliablility
A
- Geology- determines the distribution of aquifers and groundwater
- Climate- influences rainfall distribution, snowfall and evaporation rates
- Population
- Poverty
2
Q
where in the world is ‘water stressed’
A
experienced in more than half of England- made worse in times of drought eg.2010-2012
3
Q
where in the world is there water deficit(water insecurity)
A
The south and east of the UK eg. London due to high population density and relatively low level rainfall
4
Q
where in the world is there water surplus(water security)
A
The north and west of the UK eg. Cardiff due to high rainfall, low evaporation and relaitively low population density
5
Q
why is water consumption increasing
A
- global damand for food is predicted to be 70% higher by 2050=increased agricultue
- global population est. incrs. by 80million/yr
