Changing water use (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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Developing region with largest water consumption increase
Developing region with largest water consumption increase
Asia
Water consumption pattern in North America & Europe since 1980
Water consumption pattern in North America & Europe since 1980
Modest increases (already developed regions)
Continent with lowest water consumption levels
Continent with lowest water consumption levels
Oceania and Australia
Litres of water used per washing machine cycle
Litres of water used per washing machine cycle
80 litres
Litres of water used per dishwasher cycle
Litres of water used per dishwasher cycle
35 litres
Daily water use for personal hygiene (litres)
Daily water use for personal hygiene (litres)
8 litres
Term for society with regular bathing as the norm
Term for society with regular bathing as the norm
Showering society
Industrial water use for heavy machinery
Industrial water use for heavy machinery
Cooling down machinery during production
Three leisure facilities requiring substantial water
Three leisure facilities requiring substantial water
Water parks, spas, golf courses
Water consumption vs population growth relationship
Water consumption vs population growth relationship
Not proportional - influenced by economic development
Main driver of water demand beyond population growth
Main driver of water demand beyond population growth
Economic development level
Five factors increasing water use with development
Five factors increasing water use with development
Industry, appliances, lifestyle, hygiene, leisure
Africa & South America water consumption trend since 1970s
Africa & South America water consumption trend since 1970s
Gradual increases as development progresses
Asia's water consumption pattern after 1995
Asia's water consumption pattern after 1995
Temporary decrease, then renewed increases from 2010