3.3 - UK Flashcards
Which area in the UK has the most amount of rainfall?
The North
Which area in the UK is the most populated?
The South
How much does the London desalinastion plant cost?
£270 Million
What affect did April 2001 (the driest on records) have on that summer?
Less groundwater stored leading to a drought casuing the hosepipe ban.
How much does it cost to fix a leakage in the National gride?
£1 billion
How many homes does London desalinsation plant supply to in a day?
400000
Why have so many water schemes been reject even though there is a growing need for water?
Many have been rejected on financial or environmental grounds
What will the average UK termperature rise to and from bu 2050
From 9°C to 10.6°C
What is the total volume of ground water that is avaliable for abstration?
Over 2305 million litres/day of which about 85% is used for potable supply
What river is suppling some what to the river Thames?
The rivver Severn
