There are consequences and risks associated with water insecurity (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What % of supply withdrawal defines physical water scarcity in an area?
What % of supply withdrawal defines physical water scarcity in an area?
Over 75%
How many people are restricted from freshwater due to economic water scarcity?
How many people are restricted from freshwater due to economic water scarcity?
1 billion
Which country has the highest water price per m3?
Which country has the highest water price per m3?
Germany ($1.91)
In Mexico and Kenya, what is cheaper than bottled water?
In Mexico and Kenya, what is cheaper than bottled water?
Coca-Cola
What fraction of the world's land is under irrigation?
What fraction of the world's land is under irrigation?
1/5
What % of global freshwater withdrawal is for energy production and industry?
What % of global freshwater withdrawal is for energy production and industry?
20%
How many litres of water are needed to produce 1L of bioethanol?
How many litres of water are needed to produce 1L of bioethanol?
Up to 10,000L
What % of Cauvery river water do Karnataka & Tamil Nadu need for crop irrigation?
What % of Cauvery river water do Karnataka & Tamil Nadu need for crop irrigation?
90%
What % of countries share water basins with at least one neighbour?
What % of countries share water basins with at least one neighbour?
90%
What % of world population depends on transboundary groundwater supplies?
What % of world population depends on transboundary groundwater supplies?
40%