There are physical causes and human causes of water insecurity (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is the range of annual water resources per person that defines water stress?
What is the range of annual water resources per person that defines water stress?
1000-1700 m³
What is the range of annual water resources per person that defines water scarcity?
What is the range of annual water resources per person that defines water scarcity?
500-1000 m³
What percentage of blue water flows indicates physical water scarcity in a region?
What percentage of blue water flows indicates physical water scarcity in a region?
More than 75%
What causes economic water scarcity?
What causes economic water scarcity?
Lack of capital, technology & governance
How does topography affect water availability according to physical factors?
How does topography affect water availability according to physical factors?
Higher relief promotes more precipitation
What percentage of the world's water supplies are contained in just 10 countries?
What percentage of the world's water supplies are contained in just 10 countries?
60%
How do rising living standards increase water consumption as a human factor?
How do rising living standards increase water consumption as a human factor?
Dairy & meat-rich diets use more water
Which activities contaminate water supplies as a human factor reducing availability?
Which activities contaminate water supplies as a human factor reducing availability?
Domestic, industrial & agricultural
How much more water per head do richer countries use compared to poorer ones?
How much more water per head do richer countries use compared to poorer ones?
Up to 10x more
What does 'Access' measure in the Water Poverty Index?
What does 'Access' measure in the Water Poverty Index?
Time & distance to obtain safe water