Sustainable water supply AQA GCSE Geog CGP p111-112

A ​ (a)   water supply is one that can meet the needs for sanitised, reliable and affordable water that does not negatively affect the environment and will provide for future generations.

• sustainable
• renewable
• secure

Sustainable water supplies : ​use ​ (a)   and re-use ​ (b)   water

• less
• more

There are four main ways of providing a sustainable water supply.

^{Which of the following is the odd one out?}

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Water ​ (a)   is about using less water.

• conservation
• management
• recycling

It is important to fix leaks in reservoirs, pipes and taps to stop water wastage as ........... of water in the UK is lost to leaks before it reaches consumers.

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

Fitting dual-flush toilets or devices in the toilet ​ (a)   can save up to 3.5 litres of water with every flush.

• cistern
• bowl
• supply pipe

Answer explanation

Buying ​ (a)   washing machines and dishwashers and only running them with full loads conserves water

• efficient
• effective
• expensive

Irrigating farmland using drip pipes or sprays that direct water to exactly where it is needed instead of using wasteful techniques such as traditional ditches saves water.

• True

• False

The use of water ............. in homes and businesses raises awareness of water use and people are more likely to use less water to save money.

• meeter's

• meters

• metres

Education campaigns to highlight common ways that people waste water can be effective in saving water e.g. Save the Drop in .......................

• Las Vegas

• London

• Los Angeles