Water World Flashcards
1
Q
The major stores of water
A
Oceans
Glaciers and snow cover
Groundwater
Lakes and rivers
2
Q
The key processes of the hydrological cycle
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Evaporation Transpiration and evapotranspiration Condensation Precipitation Surface runoff and groundwater flow Stream flow
3
Q
Sources of water pollution
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Toxic waste from mines
Plant fertilisers
Chemical waste
Radioactive waste
4
Q
Benefits to large-scale water management processes
A
Controlling water flow, by reducing flooding or increasing flow in dry periods
Generating HEP
Storing water in a reservoir, which can be diverted for farming, industry or people
5
Q
Small-scale water management projects are usually…
A
Bottom up projects controlled by the local community
Relatively cheap and easy to set up
Easy to maintain using simple or intermediate technology
Addressing local issues, especially water quality in
