Sustainability Issues (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards

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Sustainability issues
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Goal of sustainable water management

Balance needs with future supply, minimise environmental damage

Definition of virtual water

Volume of water used in production of goods

Water-scarce nations' trade strategy

Import water-intensive goods, export less water-intensive ones

Water needed to produce 1 tonne of wheat

1,340 m³

Definition of greywater

Used water from washing/cleaning, not faecal contact

% of London's used water recycled

90%

% of MENA wastewater not recycled

82%

Definition of water conflict

Disputes over access to water resources

Chile's Water Code treats water as...

A commodity allocated by government

Aquifer recharge method (storm water)

Diverting storm water into recharge wells

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