Water in the UK (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Predicted rise in UK water demand by 2025 (%)
Predicted rise in UK water demand by 2025 (%)
5%
Household water usage increase since 1975 (%)
Household water usage increase since 1975 (%)
70%
Average litres UK person uses per day
Average litres UK person uses per day
150 litres
Average litres African person uses per day
Average litres African person uses per day
47 litres
Water status in North & West UK
Water status in North & West UK
Water surplus (high rainfall, fewer people, good supply)
Water status in South & East UK
Water status in South & East UK
Water deficit (less rainfall, more people, poor supply)
Three main water sources in UK
Three main water sources in UK
Rivers, reservoirs, groundwater aquifers
What are water meters used for?
What are water meters used for?
To monitor water usage
When hosepipe bans are introduced
When hosepipe bans are introduced
During water shortages
Grey water recycling definition
Grey water recycling definition
Using waste water from sinks/showers for plants & crops
Green roofs benefits
Green roofs benefits
Filter pollutants, absorb water, prevent floods, combat climate change
What water transfers involve
What water transfers involve
Nationwide grid moving water from surplus to deficit areas
What waste water treatment removes
What waste water treatment removes
Silt, soil, bacteria, algae, chemicals