Water resources in the UK

Question 1

water supply

Answer 1

the provision of water by individuals, communities, public bodies or companies

Question 2

water demand

Answer 2

the quantity of water required to meet peoples needs

Question 3

water transfer shcemes

Answer 3

move water via pipe or truck from areas of supply to areas of demand

Question 4

water stress

Answer 4

the combination of supply and demand, when supply is low and water demands is high this creates a high water stress

Question 5

causes of water pollution

Answer 5

-chemicals such a pesticides running off farming land
-sewage containing bacteria may be pumped into rivers
-untreated waste from industries

Question 6

how does water pollution affect the UK?

Answer 6

-toxic waste can poison wildlife, sometimes toxins can be transferred to humans if they eat shellfish which can lead to cancer
-drinking water supply can be poisoned
-micro bacteria in sewage can cause the spread of infectious disease in aquatic life, animals and humans

Question 7

how is water quality managed?

Answer 7

-education campaigns
-pollution traps
-green roofs and walls
-waste water treatments

Question 8

what do education campaigns do?

Answer 8

inform the public about disposing of inappropriate items into sewage systems and how to dispose of them correctly

Question 9

what do pollution traps do?

Answer 9

reed beds are often installed to ‘catch’ and filter out pollution

Question 10

what do green roofs and walls do?

Answer 10

new buildings often have green roofs which filter out pollutants naturally in rain water

Question 11

what do waste water treatments do?

Answer 11

local water treatment plants remove suspended solids such as silt and soil