Changing Water Demand in the UK Quiz

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Changing Water Demand in the UK Quiz

How much has water use in the average household in the UK increased since 1985?

80%

70%

60%

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Which of the following are reasons for the growing demand for water in the UK?

Please select 4 correct answers

An increase in the number of baths/showers taken each week.

Demand fo rout of season food.

There has been a 400% increase in water leaks across the water network.

Population increase.

Increasing wealth leading to more water-intensive appliances in the home.

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True or false? The UK receives enough rainfall to meet demand.

True

False

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Where is annual rainfall the greatest in the UK?

The west of the country.

The east of the country.

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True or false? One-third of the UK's population lives in the southeast, the driest part of the UK.

False

True

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True or false? The west of the country experiences water stress.

False

True

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The east of the Uk experiences water stress.

The UK government has considered a national water grid so water would flow from areas of water surplus to areas of water deficit. Which of the following is an example of a social reason why this has not been done?

Increased carbon emissions pumping water over long distances.

Local communities would need to be displaced.

Enormous cost to install a national water grid.

Dams and reservoirs may disrupt ecology and block migrating species.

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True or false? Small-scale water transfer schemes exist in the UK.

True

False

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An example of this is the transfer of water from Kielder Dam to the North Tyne river which is then transferred to the River Derwent, Wear and Tees.

What proportion of the UK's water is classified as 'good' under the EU Water Framework Directive?

17%

37%

27%

47%

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Which of the following are causes of water pollution in the UK?

Please select 3 correct answers

Chemical pesticides and fertilisers running from farmland.

Sewage containing bacteria is pumped into the sea.

Oil from boats and ships.

The generation of hydroelectric power.

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Which of the following are environmental effects of water pollution?

Please select 2 correct answers

Drinking water can be poisoned.

Pesticides kill aquatic wildlife.

Fertilisers can speed up the growth of algae and lead to eutrophication.

Fishermen and the tourist industry suffer economic losses.

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Which of the following is a method of managing water quality that can be undertaken by individuals?

Investing in sewers and and watermainsj to reduce overflow of sewers.

Legislation in the UK and EU means strict laws limit the amount and type of discharge released from factories and farms.

Green roofs on buildings filter out pollutants in rainwater and reduce flooding.

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Changing Water Demand in the UK

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