Strategies to Increase Supply (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a direct supply reservoir?
What is the primary purpose of a direct supply reservoir?
Storing water for municipal drinking water
How far is Liverpool from Lake Vyrnwy, which supplies its water?
How far is Liverpool from Lake Vyrnwy, which supplies its water?
70 miles away
How much rainfall does Snowdonia in Wales receive per year?
How much rainfall does Snowdonia in Wales receive per year?
Over 400 cm
When did China's Central route of the South-North Water Diversion Project open?
When did China's Central route of the South-North Water Diversion Project open?
2014
What fraction of Beijing's tap water comes from the Central route?
What fraction of Beijing's tap water comes from the Central route?
Two-thirds
What problems result from poor canal maintenance in Pakistan's Sindh province?
What problems result from poor canal maintenance in Pakistan's Sindh province?
Waterlogging and salinity
At what pressure does reverse osmosis filter seawater?
At what pressure does reverse osmosis filter seawater?
600-1,000 PSI
How many litres of water does Thames Water's Beckton plant process daily?
How many litres of water does Thames Water's Beckton plant process daily?
180 million litres
Why is desalination not considered sustainable?
Why is desalination not considered sustainable?
Very energy intensive & produces emissions
Why was China's Western route postponed indefinitely?
Why was China's Western route postponed indefinitely?
Prone to earthquakes and landslides