UK Water Resources and Management Quiz

Where does about one-third of the water in the UK get stored?

• In underground aquifers

• In rivers

• In oceans

• In the atmosphere

What is an aquifer?

• An underground layer of rock that holds water

• A type of water reservoir on the surface

• A machine that purifies water

• A river that flows underground

Why might some areas in the UK not have enough water for everyone?

• Because of high population density and low rainfall

• Because of too many lakes

• Because of too much rainfall

• Because of too many rivers

Which of the following is a way to make sure everyone has enough water?

• Use water carefully in homes and businesses

• Leave pipes unrepaired

• Pollute water supplies

• Waste water on unnecessary activities

What is one benefit of building a new reservoir?

• It ensures enough water for a growing population

• It increases the risk of flooding

• It makes water unusable

• It reduces the amount of water available

What is a drawback of building a new reservoir?

• It could be used by birds and animals as a habitat

• It always reduces the risk of flooding

• It makes water cleaner

• It never affects the local environment

How much water a day is lost in the UK’s water pipe network, according to the “Did you know?” section?

• Three billion litres

• One million litres

• Ten thousand litres

• Five hundred litres

What is the Thames Basin known for?

• Being a large river basin with low rainfall and a large population

• Having the highest rainfall in the UK

• Being the smallest river basin in the UK

• Having no population

What is one way to transfer water from areas with high rainfall to those with low rainfall?

• Through underground pipes

• By carrying it in buckets

• By using helicopters

• By letting it evaporate

What is a possible use for a new reservoir besides supplying water?

• Activities such as walking, fishing, and sailing

• Storing oil

• Growing only desert plants

• Building factories