Case Study → Over Abstraction from Rivers, Lakes and Groundwater Aquifers - North China (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Which region is a global hotspot of groundwater overexploitation?
Which region is a global hotspot of groundwater overexploitation?
North China Plain
Since when have groundwater levels in North China been dropping significantly?
Since when have groundwater levels in North China been dropping significantly?
1980s
At what rate have groundwater levels dropped in North China annually?
At what rate have groundwater levels dropped in North China annually?
About 1m/yr
Which of these is a consequence of groundwater overexploitation in North China?
Which of these is a consequence of groundwater overexploitation in North China?
Soil subsidence
What happens to streams as a result of groundwater overexploitation in North China?
What happens to streams as a result of groundwater overexploitation in North China?
They dry up
What impact does groundwater overexploitation have on wetlands in North China?
What impact does groundwater overexploitation have on wetlands in North China?
They dry up
What coastal problem occurs due to groundwater overexploitation in North China?
What coastal problem occurs due to groundwater overexploitation in North China?
Seawater intrusion
What years are compared in the groundwater depth spatial variability images?
What years are compared in the groundwater depth spatial variability images?
2001 and 2020
What type of overexploitation is North China Plain a global hotspot for?
What type of overexploitation is North China Plain a global hotspot for?
Groundwater
Which period's groundwater depth variation is shown in the images?
Which period's groundwater depth variation is shown in the images?
2001-2020