Different approaches to managing water supply (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Water transfer schemes definition
Water transfer schemes definition
Diversion of water from one basin to another (surplus to deficit)
Mega dams: main financial disadvantage
Mega dams: main financial disadvantage
Initial capital costs are immense
Desalination plants: main disadvantage
Desalination plants: main disadvantage
Process requires a lot of energy & is expensive
The 3 As of sustainable water management
The 3 As of sustainable water management
Available, accessible, affordable
% of world's people lacking safe water access
% of world's people lacking safe water access
Nearly 25%
Smart irrigation efficient method example
Smart irrigation efficient method example
Drip irrigation
Grey water definition
Grey water definition
Waste bath, sink or washing water that can be recycled
IWRM aim
IWRM aim
Max economic & social welfare in equitable manner w/out harming ecosystems
Helsinki Rules focus
Helsinki Rules focus
Equitable use and equitable shares of water
% of major rivers impeded by mega dams
% of major rivers impeded by mega dams
Nearly 60%