Resource management - global water supply

A water __________ is when the demand for water is higher than the supply of water.

A water __________ is when the supply of water is higher than the demand and there is more water available than needed.

Which continent experiences the highest water deficit?

• North America

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

• Australasia

Which industry consumes the most water world wide?

• Agriculture (food)

• Industrial (factories)

• Domestic (homes)

Why is water consumption increasing? Tick all that apply

• Population growth is increasing

• Increases in technology

• People are becoming more water efficient

• Increases in global energy consumption

Climate can affect the availability of water. High _________ can lead to a water surplus

Hot climates can lead to water deficit as lots of surface storage of water is ___________________.

Countries in LIC's are more likely to suffer from water scarcity. What does LIC stand for?

• Low infrastructure country

• Low income continent

• Low investment country

• Low income country

Geology can affect water availability. Rocks that are ___________ can store water underground in aquifers.

• Permeable

• Impermeable

Which statement is true about the IMPACTS of water scarcity?

• Climate change has decreased the River Nile's flow by 90% which is causing water and food shortages in Egypt.

• The River Ganges in India is the least polluted river in the world which is causing poor sanitation

• The UK is suffering from absolute water scarcity so have hose pipe bans in summer

• Over-abstraction of illegal wells is causing water scarcity in Yemen