Water supply problems: UK (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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How much water do England & Wales consume daily through public usage?
How much water do England & Wales consume daily through public usage?
14 billion litres
What are the three main causes of UK water supply problems?
What are the three main causes of UK water supply problems?
Ageing infrastructure, rainfall & seasonal
What problem does the UK's ageing water infrastructure cause?
What problem does the UK's ageing water infrastructure cause?
Significant water losses through leaks
What is meant by 'rainfall imbalance' in the UK?
What is meant by 'rainfall imbalance' in the UK?
Mismatch: where rain falls vs where people live
Which regions of England have the most serious water supply problems?
Which regions of England have the most serious water supply problems?
Southern & south-eastern regions
Which region experiences moderate water supply problems?
Which region experiences moderate water supply problems?
East Midlands
What happened after the drier weather in 2019?
What happened after the drier weather in 2019?
Reduced reservoir levels throughout 2020
What are the characteristics of the North West of England?
What are the characteristics of the North West of England?
High rainfall & lower population density
What are the characteristics of the South East of England?
What are the characteristics of the South East of England?
Low rainfall & high population density
Where in the UK does higher rainfall occur?
Where in the UK does higher rainfall occur?
Upland regions like Scottish Highlands
Which part of Britain shows particularly pronounced seasonal rainfall variations?
Which part of Britain shows particularly pronounced seasonal rainfall variations?
Eastern Britain
What key factor explains regional variations in water supply problems?
What key factor explains regional variations in water supply problems?
Climate & population distribution