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1
Q

Where is the UK is demand high for water?

A

The south east have high population density and therefore there is high water demand

2
Q

When in the UK is there high annual rainfall?

A

The North and West of the UK have high rainfall meaning there is a good supply of rainwater.

3
Q

Define surplus

A

When there is a greater supply than demand

4
Q

Define deficit

A

When there is a greater demand that supply

5
Q

Which areas have water surplus?

A

North and Western Areas

6
Q

Which areas have water deficit?

A

The South East areas

7
Q

Why is demand for water increasing?

A

The UK population is heavily increasing as well as the amount of water used up by a person.

8
Q

Water is transferred from areas of surplus to areas of deficit. What are some issues of this?

A

. Dams and aqueducts for water transfer that are needed can be expensive
. Dam building for water transfer can affect wildlife. For example fish migration patterns can be affected
. Reservoirs for water storage can involve flooding settlements and relocating people
. Fixing leaky pipes who result in less water lost during transfer.

9
Q

Define aqueducts

A

They are bridges used to transport water.

10
Q

Other ways of reducing supply for water

A

.People can reduce the amount of water they use at home. For example taking showers instead of baths and using hosepipes less
. Water companies want people to have water meters installed - meters are used to charge people for the exact volume of water they use.