Case Study: Rainfall and Domestic Water Supply in Ireland (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is Ireland's water availability rate compared to other European countries?
What is Ireland's water availability rate compared to other European countries?
One of the highest
How much water does Irish Water supply daily to homes and businesses nationwide?
How much water does Irish Water supply daily to homes and businesses nationwide?
1.7 million litres
What percentage of treated water is lost through leaks in Ireland's distribution network?
What percentage of treated water is lost through leaks in Ireland's distribution network?
Nearly 50%
How many wet days does the west coast of Ireland receive each year?
How many wet days does the west coast of Ireland receive each year?
Over 200 days
How do depression systems form over the Atlantic Ocean?
How do depression systems form over the Atlantic Ocean?
When warm tropical air meets cold polar air
What is the predominant rainfall type across Ireland?
What is the predominant rainfall type across Ireland?
Frontal rainfall
What percentage of Ireland's water supply comes from surface sources?
What percentage of Ireland's water supply comes from surface sources?
Over 80%
Why does groundwater require less treatment than surface water?
Why does groundwater require less treatment than surface water?
It is naturally higher quality
In which county are the Blessington Lakes located?
In which county are the Blessington Lakes located?
County Wicklow
Where is Ireland's population density highest?
Where is Ireland's population density highest?
Eastern regions, particularly Dublin
By what percentage has rainfall changed in western and eastern Ireland recently?
By what percentage has rainfall changed in western and eastern Ireland recently?
West +5%, East -5%
For how many years do predictions suggest Ireland's rainfall trends will continue?
For how many years do predictions suggest Ireland's rainfall trends will continue?
20-30 years
What was the average daily household water consumption in Ireland in 2021?
What was the average daily household water consumption in Ireland in 2021?
375 litres
What percentage of water consumption is accounted for by the highest-consuming 10% of households?
What percentage of water consumption is accounted for by the highest-consuming 10% of households?
34%