Drought in the UK (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What defines a drought?
What defines a drought?
Water reserves depleted faster than refill
Over what time period did the 2012 UK drought develop?
Over what time period did the 2012 UK drought develop?
April 2010 to March 2012
What type of air masses caused the dry conditions during the 2012 drought?
What type of air masses caused the dry conditions during the 2012 drought?
Continental air masses from mainland Europe
How did elevated temperatures contribute to the 2012 drought?
How did elevated temperatures contribute to the 2012 drought?
Increased water loss through evaporation
What environmental damage became more frequent during the 2012 drought?
What environmental damage became more frequent during the 2012 drought?
Wildfires became more frequent and severe
What restrictions were placed on households during the 2012 drought?
What restrictions were placed on households during the 2012 drought?
Hosepipe bans
Which approach focuses on reducing water consumption through behavioral changes?
Which approach focuses on reducing water consumption through behavioral changes?
Demand-side management
Which UK regions were most affected by the 2012 drought?
Which UK regions were most affected by the 2012 drought?
Wales and most of England
What is the single largest use of water in UK homes?
What is the single largest use of water in UK homes?
Toilet (26.8%)
What percentage of domestic water is lost through leaks?
What percentage of domestic water is lost through leaks?
Nearly 14% (13.7%)