Water consumption differences (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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Water consumption
Water consumption
How much water people use in different countries and for different purposes
Average water consumption
Average water consumption
Total water used in a country divided by its population
Water use per person/year in developed countries
Water use per person/year in developed countries
1200 m³
Water use per person/year in developing countries
Water use per person/year in developing countries
400 m³
How much more water do developed countries use?
How much more water do developed countries use?
Three times more than developing countries
Three main purposes of water use
Three main purposes of water use
Agriculture, industry, and domestic use
Largest water user sector in developed countries
Largest water user sector in developed countries
Industry (47%)
Largest water sector in developing countries
Largest water sector in developing countries
Agriculture (91%)
Domestic water use % in developed countries
Domestic water use % in developed countries
14%
Advanced farming tech in developed countries
Advanced farming tech in developed countries
Drip feed sprinklers
Water infrastructure in developed countries
Water infrastructure in developed countries
Extensive piped water systems
Water sources in developing countries
Water sources in developing countries
Communal taps and wells
Main industrial water use in developed countries
Main industrial water use in developed countries
Cooling machinery in factories
Small-scale industries in developing countries
Small-scale industries in developing countries
Basket weaving and pottery