Water stress Flashcards
What is the level of water stress in Portugal, and what is its GDP per capita?
Portugal experiences high water stress (40-80%) with a GDP per capita of $22,000.
What are the primary human causes of water stress in Portugal?
High water usage for drinking, showers, and farming contribute to water stress in Portugal.
What physical factor contributes to water stress in Portugal?
Portugal’s warm climate is a physical cause of water stress.
What is the level of water stress in South Korea, and what is its GDP per capita?
South Korea experiences high water stress with a GDP per capita of $28,000.
What are the primary human causes of water stress in South Korea?
Urbanisation and population increase are the primary human causes of water stress in South Korea.
What physical factor contributes to water stress in South Korea?
South Korea’s lack of surface water, with 70% of the country being mountainous, is a physical cause of water stress.
What is the level of water stress in France, and what is its GDP per capita?
France experiences low to medium water stress (10-20%) with a GDP per capita of $35,000.
What are the primary human causes of water stress in France?
Farming and climate change contribute to water stress in France.
What is the level of water stress in Norway, and what is its GDP per capita?
Norway experiences low water stress (less than 10%) with a GDP per capita of $60,000.
What are the primary human causes of water stress in Norway?
Norway’s low population contributes to low water stress, while the readily available water is a physical cause.
