the extraction of water from a water source, such as a river or aquifer

occurs when the extraction exceeds recharge by precipitation

more than lack of income, it includes hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services

Water resources: demand and supply

Geography

Global patterns of water security

Strategies to increase water supply

Sustainable use of water resources

This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about global inequalities in food, water and energy production and consumption. Pupils learn about resource security and about sustainable futures.

Global pattern of resources

Extraction of water from a source such as a river

When water extraction exceeds natural replenishment

A condition including hunger, poor access to services and education

Match the keywords to their correct definitions:

What is one major cause of rising water demand globally?

Infrastructure may not exist or be maintained

What is the main impact of poverty on water supply?

Access to clean water varies within LICs and NEEs.

Which statement best corrects a common misunderstanding?

What best explains why some countries lack clean water?

Which of the following is **not** a renewable resource?

Which continent uses the most energy overall?

Fossil fuels are being replaced by more {{}} energy.

Which is **not** a cause of food insecurity?

A range of sources used to produce energy

Starter Quiz

What best explains why some countries lack clean water?