The Future of Water Resources (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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UN forecast: people affected by water shortages by 2050
UN forecast: people affected by water shortages by 2050
5 billion people
Osmotic distillation key advantage
Osmotic distillation key advantage
Reduced energy input
How electrodialysis works
How electrodialysis works
Reverses osmosis using electric field
Saltwater greenhouse tech uses what property of water vapour
Saltwater greenhouse tech uses what property of water vapour
Cooling & humidifying properties
Appropriate tech example for developing countries
Appropriate tech example for developing countries
Watercones (plastic solar stills)
Virtual water trade
Virtual water trade
Water embedded in goods/services traded internationally
Future river management approach
Future river management approach
Integrated river basin management
Water as source of what in coming decades
Water as source of what in coming decades
International tension & potential conflict
SDG 6 aim
SDG 6 aim
Ensure water & sanitation availability & sustainable mgmt
SDG Goals 3.3 & 3.9 address
SDG Goals 3.3 & 3.9 address
Water-borne diseases & deaths from water contamination