Sources (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What percentage of global freshwater is used by agriculture?
What percentage of global freshwater is used by agriculture?
69%
By 2025, how many people will face absolute water scarcity?
By 2025, how many people will face absolute water scarcity?
1.8 billion people
What threshold defines water stress per person annually?
What threshold defines water stress per person annually?
Below 1,700 m³
Which region uses 57% of its water for industry?
Which region uses 57% of its water for industry?
Europe
What process converts seawater to freshwater?
What process converts seawater to freshwater?
Desalination
Which water quality issue involves saltwater entering coastal aquifers?
Which water quality issue involves saltwater entering coastal aquifers?
Saltwater intrusion
What type of rocks allow water to infiltrate and create aquifers?
What type of rocks allow water to infiltrate and create aquifers?
Porous and permeable rocks
What is a key challenge when building reservoirs in valleys?
What is a key challenge when building reservoirs in valleys?
Flooding settlements & agricultural land
How does over-abstraction affect pollutants in water?
How does over-abstraction affect pollutants in water?
Concentrates pollutants
What percentage of water does Africa use for agriculture?
What percentage of water does Africa use for agriculture?
82%