Physical Geography (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is the threshold for water stress per person per year?
What is the threshold for water stress per person per year?
Less than 1,700 m³
Which two main ways does water stress lead to freshwater deterioration?
Which two main ways does water stress lead to freshwater deterioration?
Quantity & quality issues
Which factor is NOT required for reliable water availability?
Which factor is NOT required for reliable water availability?
High elevation mountains
What happens to pollutants when over-abstraction reduces river water volume?
What happens to pollutants when over-abstraction reduces river water volume?
Pollutants become more concentrated
What is the ideal topography for a reservoir site?
What is the ideal topography for a reservoir site?
Long, narrow valley with steep sides
Which environmental impact do reservoirs cause downstream?
Which environmental impact do reservoirs cause downstream?
Sedimentation & altered river regime
What does porosity refer to in aquifer geology?
What does porosity refer to in aquifer geology?
Proportion of rock which is 'space'
What characterises a confined aquifer?
What characterises a confined aquifer?
Impermeable layers above & below
Which impact results from over-abstraction of aquifers in coastal areas?
Which impact results from over-abstraction of aquifers in coastal areas?
Saltwater incursion
What is the purpose of inter-basin water transfer?
What is the purpose of inter-basin water transfer?
Move water from surplus to deficit areas