Resource Management - Water

How much has household water use increased in the UK since 1985?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What is water surplus?

• When water demand is higher than supply.

• When water supply is greater than demand.

• When water quality is poor.

• When water is polluted.

Which area in the UK has a water surplus due to high rainfall and low population?

• London.

• England.

• Wales.

• Liverpool.

What is one potential environmental impact of water transfer schemes?

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What percentage of UK water could be polluted or of poor quality?

• 50%

• 55%

• 60%

• 65%

What is water stress?

• When water demand is higher than supply.

• When water supply is greater than demand for a period of time.

• When the demand for water exceeds the available amount during a period of time or if the quality restricts its use.

• When water is too polluted to be used by the population for a period of time.

Which area in the UK has a water deficit due to low rainfall and high population?

• Plymouth

• London

• Manchester

• Liverpool

Which three terms do not describe the increase in algae growth in rivers due to fertilizers?

• Eutrophication

• Photosynthesis

• Biodegradation

• Sedimentation

What is one method used to manage water quality in the UK?

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How do green roofs and walls aid in climate change?

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