Global distribution of water (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What percentage of Earth's water is saline water in oceans?
What percentage of Earth's water is saline water in oceans?
97%
What percentage of Earth's total water is available for human use?
What percentage of Earth's total water is available for human use?
1%
Which region is noted for having high water availability?
Which region is noted for having high water availability?
Canada
Which area commonly experiences water scarcity?
Which area commonly experiences water scarcity?
North Africa
Which country has one of the highest freshwater availability per person?
Which country has one of the highest freshwater availability per person?
Iceland
When does water surplus occur?
When does water surplus occur?
Precipitation > evaporation + transpiration
What defines a water deficit?
What defines a water deficit?
Precipitation < evaporation + transpiration
What conditions characterise the Sahel region?
What conditions characterise the Sahel region?
Minimal rainfall & high evaporation
Which regions typically maintain water surplus conditions?
Which regions typically maintain water surplus conditions?
Tropical rainforests & mountains
What plays the primary role in determining water distribution?
What plays the primary role in determining water distribution?
Climate patterns
How does population density affect water resources?
How does population density affect water resources?
Affects per-capita water availability
Why do areas near the Equator in North Africa experience water scarcity?
Why do areas near the Equator in North Africa experience water scarcity?
High evaporation & low rainfall