Drought in the UK (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Definition of a drought
Definition of a drought
Water reserves depleted faster than natural replenishment
Duration of 2012 UK drought
Duration of 2012 UK drought
April 2010 to March 2012 (two-year period)
Air masses that caused 2012 UK drought
Air masses that caused 2012 UK drought
Dry continental air masses from mainland Europe
Effect of elevated temps in 2012 drought
Effect of elevated temps in 2012 drought
Increased water loss through evaporation
Agricultural impact of 2012 drought
Agricultural impact of 2012 drought
Difficulties with crop irrigation and livestock water
Environmental impact: fire risk in 2012 drought
Environmental impact: fire risk in 2012 drought
Wildfires became more frequent and severe
Social response to 2012 drought
Social response to 2012 drought
Hosepipe bans implemented across affected regions
Most affected regions in 2012 drought
Most affected regions in 2012 drought
Wales and most of England
Largest single domestic water use in UK
Largest single domestic water use in UK
Toilets (26.8%)
% of domestic water lost through leaks
% of domestic water lost through leaks
13.7% (nearly 14%)