Water Supply etc.

Question 1

Definition of Water Security

Answer 1

areas with high rain fall and less people. Enough water…

Question 2

Explain how economic development is increasing the demand for water

Answer 2

Industrialisation- as countires develop they produce more good and use more water.
Energy production.

Question 3

Explain how physical development is increasing the demand for water

Question 4

3 economic factors which can lead to water insecurity.

Answer 4

Poverty
Limited infrastructure
Polluted water sources

Question 5

3 physical factors which can lead to water insecurity

Answer 5

Climate- most countries rely on rainfall
Geology- when water goes on permeable rocks, it stores water underground but it is harder to get the water out

Question 6

Describe how dams and reservoirs increase water supply.

Answer 6

Dams trap the water and create reservoirs

Question 7

What is desalination

Answer 7

Removes salt from sea water so it can be used.

Question 8

2 methods of desalination

Answer 8

The sea water can be heated until it evaporates so there is fresh water
It can be passed through a membrane that removes salt

Question 9

Describe how groundwater can provide more sustainable water supplies.