Sustainability Issues (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Goal of sustainable water management
Goal of sustainable water management
Balance needs with future supply, minimise environmental damage
Definition of virtual water
Definition of virtual water
Volume of water used in production of goods
Water-scarce nations' trade strategy
Water-scarce nations' trade strategy
Import water-intensive goods, export less water-intensive ones
Water needed to produce 1 tonne of wheat
Water needed to produce 1 tonne of wheat
1,340 m³
Definition of greywater
Definition of greywater
Used water from washing/cleaning, not faecal contact
% of London's used water recycled
% of London's used water recycled
90%
% of MENA wastewater not recycled
% of MENA wastewater not recycled
82%
Definition of water conflict
Definition of water conflict
Disputes over access to water resources
Chile's Water Code treats water as...
Chile's Water Code treats water as...
A commodity allocated by government
Aquifer recharge method (storm water)
Aquifer recharge method (storm water)
Diverting storm water into recharge wells
