Water (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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Which three types of groups are stakeholders in water resource management?
Which three types of groups are stakeholders in water resource management?
Individuals, organisations, governments
What is xeriscaping?
What is xeriscaping?
Removing lawns & using desert landscaping
Which type of plant is used in xeriscaping because it needs much less water?
Which type of plant is used in xeriscaping because it needs much less water?
Cacti
What water stress level does western United States, including Nevada, experience?
What water stress level does western United States, including Nevada, experience?
Extremely high
Have all Las Vegas residents adopted water-saving practices like xeriscaping?
Have all Las Vegas residents adopted water-saving practices like xeriscaping?
No, some prefer traditional lawns
What sustainable practice has the Bellagio casino implemented?
What sustainable practice has the Bellagio casino implemented?
Recycling & reusing wastewater
What financial measure does Las Vegas government offer for water conservation?
What financial measure does Las Vegas government offer for water conservation?
Incentives for removing lawns
What regulation has the government introduced for new Las Vegas housing?
What regulation has the government introduced for new Las Vegas housing?
No grass in front gardens
What percentage of the world's water exists in oceans?
What percentage of the world's water exists in oceans?
97%
What does desalination technology do?
What does desalination technology do?
Removes salt from seawater
Why is desalination reliable compared to other water sources?
Why is desalination reliable compared to other water sources?
Doesn't depend on rainfall or seasons
What is a major disadvantage of desalination plants?
What is a major disadvantage of desalination plants?
Extremely high initial construction costs