Global Availability and Demand (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How many people globally lack access to safe water supplies?
How many people globally lack access to safe water supplies?
785 million
How much more water per person does South America have compared to Northern Africa?
How much more water per person does South America have compared to Northern Africa?
Over 100 times more
What percentage of people lacking improved water access live in rural areas?
What percentage of people lacking improved water access live in rural areas?
82%
Below what level does water stress occur?
Below what level does water stress occur?
1,700 m³ per person annually
What distinguishes economic water scarcity from physical water scarcity?
What distinguishes economic water scarcity from physical water scarcity?
Lack of money to access available water
Within how many years will the Ogallala aquifer be fully depleted?
Within how many years will the Ogallala aquifer be fully depleted?
25 to 30 years
How many transboundary river basins exist globally?
How many transboundary river basins exist globally?
276
Which regions have the highest per capita water withdrawal globally?
Which regions have the highest per capita water withdrawal globally?
North America & West/Central Asia
What percentage of the global population lives in physical water scarcity areas?
What percentage of the global population lives in physical water scarcity areas?
25%
How many major Asian rivers originate from the Tibetan Plateau controlled by China?
How many major Asian rivers originate from the Tibetan Plateau controlled by China?
10