Water resources
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Water resources. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography 8035 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
What is the term used to describe a situation where the demand for water exceeds the available supply in a specific area?
- A) Water surplus
- B) Water deficit
- C) Water insecurity
- D) Water stress
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Answer: Water stress
Water stress is a condition where water consumption exceeds the available renewable water resources. It is often exacerbated by population growth, economic development, and inefficient infrastructure, leading to potential shortages for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use.
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Question 2
Which of these is a major cause of water pollution in the UK?
- A) Increased rainfall
- B) Leaching of fertilisers
- C) Solar energy production
- D) Desalination
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Answer: Leaching of fertilisers
When fertilisers are applied to farmland, nitrates and phosphates can leach into groundwater or wash into rivers during heavy rain. This process, known as eutrophication, leads to excessive algae growth which depletes oxygen levels in the water, harming aquatic ecosystems.
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Question 3
What is the name of the process that removes salt from seawater to provide fresh water?
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Answer: Desalination
Desalination involves removing mineral components from saline water. It is a critical, though energy-intensive, technology used in arid regions to supplement water supplies when traditional freshwater sources like rivers and aquifers are insufficient.
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