UK and China (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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UK's main water challenge
UK's main water challenge
Uneven distribution of rainfall and population
Purpose of water meters in UK
Purpose of water meters in UK
Encourage conservation by monitoring usage
Definition of water neutrality
Definition of water neutrality
New developments use no more water than before construction
Water-saving devices in UK homes
Water-saving devices in UK homes
Water butts, drought-resistant plants, efficient appliances
Number of Chinese cities with water shortages
Number of Chinese cities with water shortages
669 cities
Year China's water strategy began
Year China's water strategy began
2011
Beijing's wastewater recycling rate
Beijing's wastewater recycling rate
85%
China's drought-resistant crops purpose
China's drought-resistant crops purpose
Reduce agricultural water consumption
Micro-sprinkler technology benefit
Micro-sprinkler technology benefit
Delivers water directly to roots, minimises waste
UK water management approach
UK water management approach
Regulatory framework with private sector partnerships
China's water management approach
China's water management approach
Government-led large-scale technological solutions
3 pillars of China's water strategy
3 pillars of China's water strategy
Environmental protection, monitoring, efficiency improvements
UK regions with most rainfall
UK regions with most rainfall
North and west
Straw spreading technique benefit
Straw spreading technique benefit
Helps soil retain moisture naturally