Water in the UK (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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By what % does the Environment Agency estimate water demand will rise by 2025?
By what % does the Environment Agency estimate water demand will rise by 2025?
5%
By what % has household water usage increased since 1975?
By what % has household water usage increased since 1975?
70%
How many litres of water does the average UK person use per day?
How many litres of water does the average UK person use per day?
150 litres
Which UK regions typically experience water deficit?
Which UK regions typically experience water deficit?
South and East
Which UK regions typically have a water surplus?
Which UK regions typically have a water surplus?
North and West
What are the main sources of water in the UK?
What are the main sources of water in the UK?
Rivers, reservoirs, groundwater aquifers
What is a disadvantage of water transfer schemes?
What is a disadvantage of water transfer schemes?
Expensive and may damage wildlife
Which methods help reduce water usage during shortages?
Which methods help reduce water usage during shortages?
Water meters and hosepipe bans
What can grey water from sinks and showers be used for?
What can grey water from sinks and showers be used for?
Watering plants and crops
What substances are removed during waste water treatment?
What substances are removed during waste water treatment?
Silt, soil, bacteria, algae, chemicals
What do green roofs help to filter out from rainwater?
What do green roofs help to filter out from rainwater?
Pollutants
What do UK and EU laws aim to limit in rivers?
What do UK and EU laws aim to limit in rivers?
Factory and farm runoff